Oklahoma Statutes
§ 63-942a — Appeal of medical examiner's findings.
Oklahoma·Title 63 Public Health And Safety
A.The next of kin of the deceased may appeal the findings of the medical examiner to the district court of Oklahoma County under a petition for judicial review within two (2) years from the completion of the report. Such appeal shall be made in writing, shall state the nature and reasons for the appeal, and shall be supported by affidavit. The burden of proof shall be on the petitioner to establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the death certificate is in error. The petitioner shall notify the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in writing upon filing the petition for judicial review. No jury shall be impaneled and no monetary damages shall be awarded under a cause of action filed pursuant to this subsection.
B.The court shall conduct an evidentiary hearing. Should the court f
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Legislative History
Added by Laws 2011, c. 344, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2011. Amended by Laws 2014, c. 293, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.
Nearby Sections
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§ 63-1-1001.1
Short title.§ 63-1-1001.2
Application of act - Exceptions.§ 63-1-1001.3
Definitions.§ 63-1-1001.4
Unlawful actions.§ 63-1-1001.5
Promulgation of rules.§ 63-1-1001.6
Embargo of unlawful bedding.§ 63-1-1001.7
Permits.§ 63-1-1001.8
Inspections.§ 63-1-1002.1
Short title.§ 63-1-1002.2
Requirements for retailers of bunk beds.§ 63-1-1002.3
Fines.§ 63-1-1002.4
Application of act.§ 63-1-1008
Repealed§ 63-1-1009
Renumbered§ 63-1-101
Short title.