HB1190

Louisiana HB1190 extends the time coroners may retain a body from 30 to 45 days.

Louisiana HB1190 amends the law to extend the period a coroner may retain a body from 30 to 45 days. If a decedent's remains are unclaimed or abandoned, and the decedent had known assets to cover expenses, the coroner must arrange for disposition within 45 days. The coroner forwards invoices to the public administrator or district court clerk, and the administrator pays the expenses from the decedent's assets.