Montana § 50-15-404 - Preparation Of Certificate When Death Not Medically Attended
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 50-15-404 — Preparation Of Certificate When Death Not Medically Attended, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-15-404. Preparation Of Certificate When Death Not Medically Attended
Preparation of certificate when death not medically attended. (1) If the death or fetal death occurred without medical attendance or the physician or advanced practice registered nurse last in attendance failed to sign the death certificate, the local registrar may complete the certificate on the basis of information received from persons having knowledge of the facts. (2) If it appears the death or fetal death resulted from other than natural causes, the local registrar shall notify the coroner and the state medical examiner for investigation and certification.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 50-15-404 cover?
Section 50-15-404 ("Preparation Of Certificate When Death Not Medically Attended") 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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