Indiana § 10-11-11-3 Study of need for state medical examiner's office; appointment of
physician

Indiana Statutes

§ 10-11-11-3 — Study of need for state medical examiner's office; appointment of physician

Indiana § 10-11-11-3

Title 10PUBLIC SAFETY

Art. 11STATE POLICE

Ch. 11Office of Forensic Medical Studies

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Ind. Code § 10-11-11-3 (2026).

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(a)The superintendent of the state police department appointed under IC 10-11-2-6, in consultation with the Indiana State Coroners Association, Indiana Sheriff's Association, and the coroners training board (established by IC 4-23-6.5-3), shall study the need and the feasibility of a state medical examiner's office and, if established, which state agency would administer the office. The superintendent of the state police department, with the approval of the state police board established by IC 10-11-2-5, may appoint a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 to assist with the study.

(b)In selecting the physician, the superintendent and the board shall give preference to a physician who is an Indiana resident and has been practicing medicine in Indiana for at least five (5) years, and:

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(a) The superintendent of the state police
department appointed under IC 10-11-2-6, in consultation with the
Indiana State Coroners Association, Indiana Sheriff's Association, and
the coroners training board (established by IC 4-23-6.5-3), shall study
the need and the feasibility of a state medical examiner's office and, if
established, which state agency would administer the office. The
superintendent of the state police department, with the approval of the
state police board established by IC 10-11-2-5, may appoint a physician
licensed under IC 25-22.5 to assist with the study.
(b) In selecting the physician, the superintendent and the board shall
give preference to a physician who is an Indiana resident and has been
practicing medicine in Indiana for at least five (5) years, and:
(1) is certified in forensic pathology by the American Board of
Pathology; or
(2) holds a subspecialty board certification in forensic pathology
from the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology and the
American Osteopathic Association.