SCS SB 1113 -- Coroner's Inquest

Sponsor:  Caskey

This substitute makes the issuance of a coroner's warrant to a
sheriff discretionary.  Under current law, a coroner must issue a
warrant to the sheriff to summon a jury for a coroner's inquest
when a death has been caused by violence or casualty.

Under current law, jurors are responsible for determining if a
person died as a result of a felony.  The substitute requires
jurors to also determine if the felonious act was justified.
Coroners are empowered to issue summons for evidence, documents,
and materials of substance.  The jury may view the dead body by
photographic, electronic, or other means.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated October 11, 2002 at 9:04 am