11-592. County medical examiner; alternate
medical examiners; fund; notification
A. The board of supervisors of each county may appoint a forensic
pathologist to the position of medical examiner. The medical examiner shall receive
compensation as determined by the board of supervisors.
B. If the board of supervisors determines that the appointment of a medical
examiner is not practicable, the board of supervisors shall designate one or more
alternate medical examiners who need not be residents of the county. An alternate medical
examiner shall perform the duties of a medical examiner except all autopsies shall be
performed by a forensic pathologist.
C. If the board of supervisors designates one or more alternate medical examiners,
the board may establish a county fund and shall pay expenses incurred by alternate
medical examiners in the performance of their duties and for the cost of cases referred
to a forensic pathologist.
D. The sheriff of the county is responsible for notifying an alternate medical
examiner to direct a death investigation.
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