The cost of autopsies shall be paid for by the fiscal court; provided, however, that the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Office of the Kentucky State Medical Examiner, may contract with pathologists and toxicologists and chemists and pay for such autopsies within the budgetary limitations of funds appropriated by the General Assembly for this purpose.
KRS 72.460
Amended 2007, Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 154, effective6/26/2007. -- Amended 1998, Ky. Acts ch. 65, sec. 8, effective 7/15/1998. -- Created 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 93, sec. 16, effective 6/17/1978.