California · Government Code

GOV §27512: If it appears that an error in the identity of the body has been made by the jury, the coroner may call another inquest without reference to the court, and a memorandum of the error shall be entered u

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A coroner may call another inquest without court involvement if the jury appears to have identified the wrong body, and a record of the error must be documented.

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If it appears that an error in the identity of the body has been made by the jury, the coroner may call another inquest without reference to the court, and a memorandum of the error shall be entered upon the erroneous inquisition.

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