Montana § 44-3-203 - Associate Medical Examiners -- Qualifications

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 44-3-203 — Associate Medical Examiners -- Qualifications, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 44-3-203. Associate Medical Examiners -- Qualifications

Associate medical examiners -- qualifications. Associate medical examiners, including but not limited to locum tenens and per diem examiners, must be physicians licensed to practice in Montana, must be board-certified in forensic pathology, and may continue their private practice during their appointment. Associate medical examiners are appointed by, are supervised by, and serve at the pleasure of the state chief medical examiner.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 44-3-203

What does Montana Code Annotated § 44-3-203 cover?

Section 44-3-203 ("Associate Medical Examiners -- Qualifications") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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