The coroner shall summon and examine as witnesses every person who in his opinion or that of any of the jury has any knowledge of the facts. He may summon a surgeon or physician to inspect the body or hold a post mortem examination or a chemist to make an analysis of the stomach or the tissues of the deceased and give a professional opinion as to the cause of the death.
Cal. Gov. Code § 27499
Inquests
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 57 Cal. App. 3d 347 - People v. Strohl (1976)
Most recently applied in 57 Cal. App. 3d 347 - People v. Strohl (April 1976)
Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.
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