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La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 102
Autopsy
The coroner may perform an autopsy in any death case or cause one to be performed by a competent physician. He shall do so:
(1) When there is a reasonable probability that the violation of a criminal statute has contributed to the death;
(2) When ordered by the court, which order may be issued ex parte by the court either on its own motion or on application by the district attorney; or
(3) In all other cases provided by law.
History
Acts 1987, No. 878, §2.
Provenance
- Source
- legis.la.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-15
- Content hash
13e5296b9011f418d3ef1bda4eb737257e513cc4bb06f04aa4bf9a7b4419d953
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