Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 64-84-1 - General1.1. Scope. -- This rule regulates the conduct of medico-legal investigation into the cause of death; sets procedures for postmortem examination of deceased persons and the examination of substances collected as part of that process, to determine the cause and manner of death; sets forth requirements for the training and certification of county medical examiners and coroners; and allows fees to be assessed for services provided to certain private parties by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME). This rule should be read in conjunction with W. Va. Code § 61-12-3et seq., §16-19-1 et seq. and §18B-4-8.1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code § 61-12-3 and §61-12-16.1.3. Filing Date. -- March 28, 2024.1.4. Effective Date. -- March 28, 2024.1.5. Sunset Provision. -- This rule shall terminate and have no further force or effect on August 1, 2029.