If the coroner is absent or unable to attend, the duties of his office may be discharged by any of his deputies with like authority and subject to the same obligations and penalties as the coroner.
Cal. Gov. Code § 27530
Vacancy
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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