Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 46, Criminal Procedure
MCA Title 46 § 46-4-103: Postmortem examination -- when conducted, scope
What this law says, in plain English
A coroner may order a postmortem examination on a deceased person whose death requires investigation. Family consent is not required. The coroner, county attorney, or attorney general can require the examination and retain specimens.
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