Mo. Rev. Stat. § 58.725
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58.725 Autopsy, when — performed by whom — report filed (certain counties).
Official statutory text
58.725. Autopsy, when — performed by whom — report filed (certain counties). — In cases in which, in the opinion of the medical examiner, an autopsy is necessary, the autopsy shall be performed by the medical examiner if he is a pathologist or by such competent pathologist as may be authorized and employed by the medical examiner. A detailed description of the findings of the autopsy, and the conclusions drawn therefrom, shall be filed in the office of the medical examiner.
(L. 1973 S.B. 122 § 9) CROSS REFERENCE: Pituitary gland to be retained unless contrary indication by decedent or next of kin, 58.770
(L. 1973 S.B. 122 § 9) CROSS REFERENCE: Pituitary gland to be retained unless contrary indication by decedent or next of kin, 58.770
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