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Does the coroner need permission from the next of kin for an autopsy?

April 26, 2017autopsy coroner kin permission

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Does the coroner need permission from the next of kin for an autopsy?

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Ohio Law (ORC 2108.52) provides that the Coroner does not need permission for an autopsy. The Office of the Coroner will attempt to comply with the wishes of the next of kin, if this does not conflict with the duties of the Coroner as charged by Ohio Law.