Nevada § 617.380 - Autopsy: Order by insurer; findings of physician
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 617.380 — Autopsy: Order by insurer; findings of physician, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 617.380. Autopsy: Order by insurer; findings of physician
1. On the filing of a claim for compensation for death from an occupational disease
where in the opinion of the insurer it is necessary to ascertain accurately and scientifically
the cause of death, an autopsy may be ordered by the insurer. The autopsy must be made by a person designated by the insurer. 2. The person requesting an autopsy must pay the charge of the physician making it. 3. Any person interested may designate a duly licensed physician to attend the autopsy. 4. The findings of the physician performing the autopsy must be filed with the insurer
and is a public record. 5. All proceedings for compensation must be suspended upon refusal of a claimant or
claimants to permit an autopsy when so ordered. 6. When an autopsy has been performed pursuant to an order of the insurer, no cause
of action may lie against any person for participating in or requesting such autopsy.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 617.380
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 617.380 cover?
Section 617.380 ("Autopsy: Order by insurer; findings of physician") 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.
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