There is a newer version
of
this Statute
2017 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 209 - Department of Corrections
NRS 209.3815 - Autopsy of offenders.
Universal Citation: NV Rev Stat § 209.3815 (2017)
The Director, in consultation with the designated medical director and the Inspector General of the Department, shall request the coroner, or any other person so authorized, to conduct an autopsy of any offender who dies while in the custody of the Department, if the next of kin:
1. Consents to the autopsy; or
2. Does not notify the Director of any objection to the autopsy within 72 hours after the death.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 1883)
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Nevada may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
