Minnesota § 390.251 - REQUEST FOR EXAMINATIONS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 390.251 — REQUEST FOR EXAMINATIONS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 390.251. REQUEST FOR EXAMINATIONS
The coroner or medical examiner may, when requested, make physical examinations and tests incident to any matter of a criminal nature under consideration by the district court or county attorney, law enforcement agency, or publicly appointed criminal defense counsel, and shall deliver a copy of a report of such tests and examinations to the person making the request. Such an examination does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. The person making the request shall pay the cost of such examinations and tests.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 390.251
What does Minnesota Statutes § 390.251 cover?
Section 390.251 ("REQUEST FOR EXAMINATIONS") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 390.251?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 390.251 apply to my situation?
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