D.C. Code § 5-1410

Current through codified legislation effective September 18, 2024
Section 5-1410 - Autopsy by pathologist other than a medical examiner
(a) If an autopsy is performed by a pathologist other than a medical examiner by request of the CME, the pathologist shall furnish to the CME, a complete record of the findings and conclusions of the autopsy. The CME, or assigned medical examiner, shall thereupon prepare a report, indicating the name of the pathologist performing the autopsy, the pathologist's findings and conclusions, and the CME's, or assigned medical examiner's, own comments, if appropriate.
(b) A pathologist other than a medical examiner who performs an autopsy at the request of the CME shall be compensated in accordance with a fee rate established by the Mayor by regulation.

D.C. Code § 5-1410

Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 2911, 47 DCR 6308.