In enacting legislation establishing an Office of the Kentucky State Medical Examiner for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, it is not the intention of the General Assembly to abolish or interfere with the coroner in his role as a constitutionally elected peace officer. It is the intention of the General Assembly for the office to aid, assist, and complement the coroner in the performance of his duties by providing medical assistance to him in determining causes of death.
KRS 72.210
Purpose of Office of the Kentucky State Medical Examiner
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Young v. Napier (1971)
Most recently applied in State v. Crane (August 2014)
Effective: June 26, 2007 History: Amended 2007 Ky
Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.