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§ 217.412 — Autopsy required, when — reports to be maintained by department.

Missouri § 217.412
JurisdictionMissouri
Title XIIICORRECTIONAL AND PENAL INSTITUTIONS
Ch. 217Department of Corrections

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 217.412 (2026).

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It shall be the duty of the department of corrections to ensure that an autopsy is performed upon all offenders within the custody of the department who die under violent or suspicious circumstances or apparent suicide to ascertain as nearly as possible the cause of death.  The department shall maintain a record of the findings and conclusions of each such autopsy.

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Legislative History

(L. 1995 H.B. 424 § 2)

Nearby Sections

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§ 217.010
Definitions.
§ 217.015
Divisions created — sections authorized — purpose of department — women offender program established, purpose — advisory committee established, membership, purpose.
§ 217.020
Department's powers and duties.
§ 217.021
Community behavioral health program, purpose — department duties.
§ 217.022
Prison impact statements, required, when.
§ 217.025
Director of department, appointment, qualifications, bond, duties.
§ 217.030
Directors of divisions, appointment — appointment of general personnel.
§ 217.035
Director's powers and duties — deputy director, appointment, compensation, powers in absence or incapacity of director.
§ 217.040
Rulemaking authority.
§ 217.043
United States government, contract powers of department.
§ 217.045
Federal funds, authority to receive — applications for funds, procedure.
§ 217.050
Department to sue in name of director — interest authorized.
§ 217.055
Volunteer program requirements — coverage as unpaid employees by legal expense fund and workers' compensation — use of state vehicles — expenses.
§ 217.070
State auditor to have access to all records, confidentiality.
§ 217.075
Offender records, public records, exceptions — inspection of, when — medical records, available, when — copies admissible as evidence — violations, penalty.
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