Pennsylvania § 13920 - Child deaths.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 13920 — Child deaths., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13920. Child deaths.
(a) Duties.--A coroner shall perform or order an autopsy to be conducted for the sudden unexplained death of a child who is not more than three years of age. If an autopsy is required, the autopsy shall be conducted in the manner the coroner determines is the least invasive manner appropriate.
(b) Investigation.--
(1) If the coroner determines that an investigation is appropriate in the case of the death of a child who is not more than three years of age, the investigation shall include the following information:
(i) Demographic information on the child and the child's primary caregivers.
(ii) Witness interviews.
(iii) Infant medical history.
(iv) Biological mother's prenatal history.
(v) Incident scene investigation.
(vi) Scene and body diagrams.
(2) In conducting the investigation under paragraph (1), the coroner shall consider nationally recognized standards for pediatric death review.
(c) Deoxyribonucleic acid.--A deoxyribonucleic acid sample shall be collected for the purpose of aiding in the research of the causes of sudden and unexplained infant deaths and to provide genetic information as to the manner of death.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 13920
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 13920 cover?
Section 13920 ("Child deaths.") 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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