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1018 - Transportation, Body Removal, and Recovery of Parts

1018.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

As a component of the medicolegal death investigation, the Deputy Coroner may determine that a decedent requires transportation to the Coroner Division Facility for further investigation and/or examination by a coroner pathologist. This policy establishes requirements of the Deputy Coroner when arranging for the transportation of a decedent or partial human remains.

1018.2 TRANSPORTATION

All decedents received by the Coroner Division Facility shall be transported by the Deputy Coroner or authorized licensed mortuary.

1018.3 BODY REMOVAL

Physical removal of the decedent from the death scene shall be performed only by the Deputy Coroner or authorized licensed mortuary.

1018.4 PARTIAL REMAINS

In the event of body dismemberment, the Deputy Coroner shall make every effort to recover all body parts from the incident or death location.

  • If any portion of a body cannot be located, the Deputy Coroner shall immediately notify the Coroner, and evaluate for additional resources as needed, to assist with search of the scene.

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