Kentucky HB848 amends laws on autopsies for non-coroner cases, specifying consent and cost requirements.

Kentucky HB848 modifies the process for autopsies in cases not handled by a coroner. It requires consent for an autopsy to be obtained from the decedent, their spouse, next of kin, or the person responsible for disposing of the body. The state medical examiner must perform the autopsy if requested by the spouse, next of kin, or the person responsible for the body. The cost of the autopsy is to be paid by the fiscal court or the person making the written request, depending on the circumstances.

Kentucky HB848 amends laws on autopsies for non-coroner cases, specifying consent and cost requirements.

Kentucky HB848 modifies the process for autopsies in cases not handled by a coroner. It requires consent for an autopsy to be obtained from the decedent, their spouse, next of kin, or the person responsible for disposing of the body. The state medical examiner must perform the autopsy if requested by the spouse, next of kin, or the person responsible for the body. The cost of the autopsy is to be paid by the fiscal court or the person making the written request, depending on the circumstances.