HCS SCS SB 1113 -- CORONER'S INQUEST

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.  This bill makes the issuance of
a coroner's warrant to a sheriff discretionary.

Under current law, jurors are responsible for determining if a
person died as a result of a felony.  The bill 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