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SCS/SB 1113 - The act revises provisions related to coroner's inquests. After notification of a dead body, a coroner has the discretion to issue a warrant to the local Sheriff to summon a jury for a coroner's inquest. Current law requires that a coroner issue such a warrant.

Currently, jurors are responsible for determining if a person died as the result of a felony. This act would also require jurors to determine if the felonious act was justified. Coroners are empowered to issue summons for evidence, documents and materials of substance. The jury may view the dead body by photographic, electronic or other means.

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