19-4301B — PERFORMANCE OF AUTOPSIES


                                  TITLE  19
                              CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
                                  CHAPTER 43
                              CORONER'S INQUESTS
    19-4301B.  PERFORMANCE OF AUTOPSIES. The coroner may, in the performance
of his duties under this chapter, summon a person authorized to practice
medicine and surgery in the state of Idaho to inspect the body and give a
professional opinion as to the cause of death. The coroner or the prosecuting
attorney may order an autopsy performed if it is deemed necessary accurately
and scientifically to determine the cause of death. When an autopsy has been
performed, pursuant to an order of a coroner or a prosecuting attorney, no
cause of action shall lie against any person, firm or corporation for
participating in or requesting such autopsy.