Virginia Statutes
§ 32.1-278 — Appointment and qualifications of Chief Medical Examiner
Virginia § 32.1-278
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 32.1HEALTH
Ch. 8POSTMORTEM EXAMINATIONS AND SERVICES
Art. 1CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER AND POSTMORTEM EXAMINATIONS
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Bluebook
Va. Code Ann. § 32.1-278 (2026).
Text
A Chief Medical Examiner, who shall be a forensic pathologist licensed to practice medicine in this Commonwealth, shall be appointed by the Commissioner with the approval of the Board.
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Legislative History
Code 1950, § 32-31.10; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 475; 1979, c. 711.
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