N.H. Admin. Code § Jus 2004.02

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section Jus 2004.02 - Initiation of Death Investigation

A potential medicolegal case shall commence when a local law enforcement agency or a health care facility has discovered, or has been contacted regarding the discovery of remains under circumstances that appear to fall within those enumerated in RSA 611:3. The local law enforcement agency or health care facility shall then contact the ME primarily on call in that geographical area. The ME shall make a determination as to whether a viewing of the body will be necessary for the purpose of the investigation required pursuant to RSA 611:3, II. If the ME determines that such a viewing is necessary, the ME shall either, as soon as practicable, respond to the scene or where the deceased is located or arrange for response by another ME.

N.H. Admin. Code § Jus 2004.02

#8937, eff 7-14-07