SB 65
Revises provisions relating to certain records of investigations of deaths. (BDR 20-452)
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Bill overview
This bill revises the rules surrounding the release of records from investigations of deaths, specifically those conducted by coroners. It generally makes the final report of a coroner a public record, with exceptions for redaction of certain confidential information like autopsy details or identifying data. The bill also clarifies how county coroners’ offices are governed and ensures case files and final reports are treated similarly.
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Senate Committee on Government Affairs
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