Tyler's Law mandates thorough investigations for apparent suicides and raises medical examiner fees.
Tyler's Law requires a comprehensive investigation for cases where the manner of death appears to be suicide. This includes interviews, gunshot residue testing, and documentation. The law also increases the fee for medical examiner investigations from $200 to $400, with funds appropriated for this increase. The changes apply to deaths occurring on or after the law's effective date.
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