Section 45-2-61.08 Duty to report deaths; alteration of body evidence prohibited. - Alabama Statutes

Section 45-2-61.08

Duty to report deaths; alteration of body evidence prohibited.

It shall be the duty and responsibility of any person in the county having knowledge concerning a death occurring under the categories defined in Section 45-2-61.03 to report such death promptly to the Baldwin County Coroner or to any law enforcement agency who, in turn, shall promptly report the same to the Baldwin County Coroner. Deaths reportable to the Baldwin County Coroner shall be reported whether the cause is known or suspected, primary or contributory, or recent, delayed, or remote. No one shall disturb or remove the body or human remains or evidence on the body until authorized by the Baldwin County Coroner or his or her designee except for the purpose of preserving such body or remains from loss or destruction. No person shall knowingly fail to make such report or withhold related medical or other evidence, or willfully alter the body or related evidence without the authority of the county coroner and outside the exceptions stated.

(Act 92-691, 2nd Sp. Sess., p. 78, §9.)