Wisconsin § 979.025 - Autopsy of correctional inmate.
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§ 979.025. Autopsy of correctional inmate.
979.025(1) (1) Inmate confined to an institution in this state. If an individual dies while he or she is in the legal custody of the department and confined to a correctional facility located in this state, the coroner or medical examiner of the county where the death occurred shall perform an autopsy on the deceased individual. If the coroner or medical examiner who performs the autopsy determines that the individual’s death may have been the result of any of the situations that would permit the district attorney to order an inquest under s. 979.04 (1) , the coroner or medical examiner shall follow the procedures under s. 979.04 (2) . 979.025(2) (2) Inmate confined in an institution in another state. If an individual dies while he or she is in the legal custody of the department and confined to a correctional facility in another state under a contract under s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 979.025
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 979.025 cover?
Section 979.025 ("Autopsy of correctional inmate.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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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