Nevada § 259.047 - Test of decedent for communicable diseases; report of results
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 259.047 — Test of decedent for communicable diseases; report of results, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 259.047. Test of decedent for communicable diseases; report of results
1. The coroner may cause a decedent under the jurisdiction of the coroner to be tested
for communicable diseases without obtaining a court order if: (a) A law enforcement officer, emergency medical attendant or firefighter came in
contact with the blood or bodily fluids of the decedent in the course of his or her
official duties before the decedent came under the jurisdiction of the coroner; (b) The coroner or an employee of the coroner comes in contact with the blood or bodily
fluids of a decedent in the course of his or her official duties; or (c) Any other person came in contact with the blood or bodily fluids of the decedent
while rendering care or assistance in an emergency before the decedent came under
the jurisdiction of the coroner. 2. The coroner shall report the results of any test conducted pursuant to subsection
1 to the local health officer.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 259.047
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 259.047 cover?
Section 259.047 ("Test of decedent for communicable diseases; report of results") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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 Nevada § 259.047?
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