Pennsylvania § 4307 - Postmortem examination.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4307 — Postmortem examination., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4307. Postmortem examination.
(a) General rule.--Immediately after execution, a postmortem examination of the body of the inmate shall be made at the discretion of the coroner of the county in which the execution is performed. The coroner shall report the nature of any examination made. This report shall be annexed to and filed with the certificate required under section 4306 (relating to certification of chief administrator).
(b) Disposition of body.--After the postmortem examination, unless claimed by a relative or relatives, the department shall be responsible for disposition of the body.
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4307 cover?
Section 4307 ("Postmortem examination.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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