N.H. Admin. Code § Jus 2004.04

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024
Section Jus 2004.04 - Preservation of the Scene
(a) Upon discovery of remains in a potentially medicolegal case, neither the remains nor any personal effects or possible weapons in the immediate vicinity of the remains shall be disturbed except as permitted by the responding ME.
(b) Prior to moving remains or other evidence pursuant to (a), above, such remains or other evidence shall be photographed or videotaped, including digital imaging and other imaging processes. If it is not possible to so photograph or videotape the remains or other evidence, then the local law enforcement agency shall mark the position of the remains or other evidence prior to movement.
(c) Notwithstanding (a) above, the remains may be moved if the death:
(1) Did not occur in a medical facility and such movement shall be solely to:
a. Prevent destruction or loss of the remains or other evidence at the scene; or
b. Protect the health or safety of others; or
(2) Occurred in a medical facility and such movement shall be to the morgue or other storage area, provided that:
a. The precipitating event that caused the death did not occur at the site of death;
b. The remains were transported to the morgue or other storage area in the same condition as when death occurred, except that the facility may disconnect the remains from fixed medical equipment prior to transport; and
c. The remains shall be made immediately available for examination by the responding ME.

N.H. Admin. Code § Jus 2004.04

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