Nev. Rev. Stat. § 209.3815

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 209.3815 - Autopsy of offenders

The Director, in consultation with the Medical Director and the Inspector General of the Department, shall request the coroner, or any other person so authorized, to conduct an autopsy of any offender who dies while in the custody of the Department, if the next of kin:

1. Consents to the autopsy; or

2. Does not notify the Director of any objection to the autopsy within 72 hours after the death.

NRS 209.3815

Added to NRS by 2013, 1883; A 2017, 357

Amended by 2017, Ch. 82,§4, eff. 5/23/2017.

Added to NRS by 2013, 1883