California § 27499 - The coroner shall summon and examine as witnesses every person who in his opinion
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§ 27499. The coroner shall summon and examine as witnesses every person who in his opinion
The coroner shall summon and examine as witnesses every person who in his opinion or that of any of the jury has any knowledge of the facts. He may summon a surgeon or physician to inspect the body or hold a post mortem examination or a chemist to make an analysis of the stomach or the tissues of the deceased and give a professional opinion as to the cause of the death.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 27499 cover?
Section 27499 ("The coroner shall summon and examine as witnesses every person who in his opinion") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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