North Carolina § 15-7 - Postmortem examinations directed.
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§ 15-7. Postmortem examinations directed.
In all cases of homicide, any officer prosecuting for the State may, at any time, direct a postmortem examination of the deceased to be made by one or more physicians to be summoned for the purpose; and the physicians shall be paid a reasonable compensation for such examination, the amount to be determined by the court and taxed in the costs, and if not collected out of the defendant the same shall be paid by the State. History (R.C., c. 35, s. 49; Code, s. 1214; Rev., s. 3152; C.S., s. 4518; 1973, c. 1141, s. 2.) Cross References. - As to limitations on right to perform autopsies, see G.S. 130A-398.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 15-7
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 15-7 cover?
Section 15-7 ("Postmortem examinations directed.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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