Sec. 7. (a) At an investigation under this chapter, the coroner shall examine persons wanting to testify and may examine persons the coroner has summoned by the coroner’s subpoena. Witnesses shall answer under oath all questions concerning the death under investigation.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 36-2-14-7

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
     (b) If a physician is required to attend an investigation and make a post mortem examination, the coroner shall certify this service to the county executive, which shall order payment for the physician from the county treasury.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-3-17-5.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.95.

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