Missouri § 58.205 - Sheriff or chief deputy to perform coroner's duties, when.
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§ 58.205. Sheriff or chief deputy to perform coroner's duties, when.
The sheriff of the proper county or his chief deputy shall, in the temporary absence of the coroner and deputy for any reason, perform all the duties imposed by law upon the coroner.
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(L. 1951 p. 374 § 58.005, A.L. 1986 H.B. 1164)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 58.205 cover?
Section 58.205 ("Sheriff or chief deputy to perform coroner's duties, when.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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