Ind. Code ch. 10-11-11

in effect

Ind. Code § 10-11-11-1 "Office"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "office" refers to the office of forensic medical studies. As added by P.L.102-2019, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 10-11-11-2 Office of forensic medical studies established

Sec. 2. The office of forensic medical studies is established as a division of the state police department. As added by P.L.102-2019, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 10-11-11-3 Study of need for state medical examiner's office; appointment of physician

Sec. 3. (a) The superintendent of the state police department appointed under IC 10-11-2-6, in consultation with the Indiana State Coroners Association, Indiana Sheriff's Association, and the coroners training board (established by IC 4-23-6.5-3), shall study the need and the feasibility of a state medical examiner's office and, if established, which state agency would administer the office. The superintendent of the state police department, with the approval of the state police board established by IC 10-11-2-5, may appoint a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 to assist with the study. (b) In selecting the physician, the superintendent and the board shall give preference to a physician who is an Indiana resident and has been practicing medicine in Indiana for at least five (5) years, and: (1) is certified in forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology; or (2) holds a subspecialty board certification in forensic pathology from the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology and the American Osteopathic Association. As added by P.L.102-2019, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 10-11-11-4 Term of physician; comprehensive report

Sec. 4. (a) If a physician is selected, the physician shall serve a two (2) year term as an employee or contractor of the state police department. During the two (2) year term, the physician shall assist the state police department in creating a comprehensive report. The report shall be presented to the state police superintendent, the Indiana department of health, and the legislative council. The report must detail the findings of the state police department, or of the physician, if applicable, including: (1) the need for a state medical examiner's office; (2) various staffing models for the office; (3) contracting options for assistant medical examiners; (4) state forensic laboratory needs; (5) contracting models for forensic laboratory facilities; (6) certification and training standards for the state medical examiner and assistant examiners; (7) accreditation considerations for the state medical examiner's office; (8) under what circumstances the state medical examiner's office may be used; and (9) under what circumstances the state medical examiner's office must be used. (b) The report shall be: (1) submitted on or before July 15, 2021; and (2) in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6. (c) The report may include any other information that the state police department or physician believes would be helpful. As added by P.L.102-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.65.

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