Florida Administrative Code
11 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
11G - Medical Examiners Commission
Chapter 11G-2 - STANDARD INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES
Section 11G-2.003 - Investigation
Current through Reg. 50, No. 249, December 24, 2024
(1) A medical examiner shall investigate under the authority of Section 406.11, F.S., in order to determine the cause of death and such circumstances surrounding it as are necessary and in the public interest. Such an investigation shall consist of examinations or investigation as the medical examiner shall deem necessary, including but not limited to:
(2) Medical examiner autopsies performed pursuant to Section 406.11, F.S., shall be performed by pathologists or directly supervised residents in pathology. Performance shall require in situ examination of the tissues pertinent to determining the cause of death and the removal of viscera pertinent to the determination of the cause of death. Removal of other organs and tissues during the autopsy shall be under the direct supervision of the pathologist. Direct supervision requires the presence of the supervising pathologist in the autopsy room.
(3) A medical examiner shall not:
(4) Examination for alcohol and appropriate chemical and drug concentrations shall be done in any autopsy when the death has resulted from violence and has occurred within twelve hours of injury.
(5) Absent good cause, an autopsy shall be performed when:
Rulemaking Authority 406.04 FS. Law Implemented 406.11, 406.13 FS.
New 10-18-81, Formerly 11G-2.03, Amended 8-27-87, 9-23-93, 12-3-03, 5-21-12.