Ind. Code ch. 4-23-6.5

in effect

Ind. Code § 4-23-6.5-1 "Board" defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the coroners training board established by section 3 of this chapter. As added by P.L.36-1993, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-23-6.5-2 "Fund" defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the coroners training and continuing education fund established by section 8 of this chapter. As added by P.L.36-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.32-2021, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 4-23-6.5-3 Board established

Sec. 3. The coroners training board is established. As added by P.L.36-1993, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-23-6.5-4 Membership

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 4. (a) The board consists of seven (7) members. The board must include the following: (1) The commissioner of the Indiana department of health or the commissioner's designee. (2) The chairman of the commission on forensic sciences or the chairman's designee. (3) The superintendent of the state police department or the superintendent's designee. (4) Four (4) county coroners appointed by the governor, who shall consider appointing coroners who are women or members of minority groups. (b) Not more than two (2) of the county coroner members of the board may be from the same political party. As added by P.L.36-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.30.

Ind. Code § 4-23-6.5-4 Membership

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. Sec. 4. (a) The board consists of six (6) members. The board must include the following: (1) The commissioner of the Indiana department of health or the commissioner's designee. (2) The superintendent of the state police department or the superintendent's designee. (3) Four (4) county coroners appointed by the governor, who shall consider appointing coroners who are women or members of minority groups. (b) Not more than two (2) of the county coroner members of the board may be from the same political party. As added by P.L.36-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.30; P.L.152-2026, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 4-23-6.5-5 Chairman; vice chairman

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 5. (a) The commissioner of the Indiana department of health or the commissioner's designee shall serve as chairman of the board. (b) The board shall annually elect a vice chairman from among the members of the board. As added by P.L.36-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.31.

Ind. Code § 4-23-6.5-5 Chairperson; vice chairperson

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. Sec. 5. (a) The commissioner of the Indiana department of health or the commissioner's designee shall serve as chairperson of the board. (b) The board shall annually elect a vice chairperson from among the members of the board. (c) The chairperson may only vote to break a tie. As added by P.L.36-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.31; P.L.152-2026, SEC.14.

Ind. Code § 4-23-6.5-6 Meetings

Sec. 6. The board shall meet at least two (2) times each year. As added by P.L.36-1993, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-23-6.5-7 Rules

Sec. 7. The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the following: (1) Standards for continuing education and training for county coroners, including education and training requirements set forth in IC 36-2-14. (2) Mandatory training and continuing education requirements for deputy coroners, including education and training requirements set forth in IC 36-2-14. (3) Minimum requirements for continuing education instructors approved by the board. (4) The necessary administration of this chapter. As added by P.L.36-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.157-2007, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-23-6.5-8 Coroners training and continuing education fund

Sec. 8. (a) The coroners training and continuing education fund is established for the purpose of providing money for the purposes under section 9 of this chapter. The fund shall be administered by the board. (b) Expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund. The fund consists of gifts, grants, and amounts deposited under IC 16-37-1-9. (c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. (d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. As added by P.L.36-1993, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-23-6.5-9 Use of coroners training and continuing education fund

Sec. 9. The board may use the fund for the following purposes: (1) Training equipment and supplies necessary to operate the fund. (2) Aid to approved training programs that have met the minimum requirements of the board. (3) Travel, regional conferences, and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties. (4) Any other purpose that the board determines is necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. As added by P.L.36-1993, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-23-6.5-9.3 Expired

As added by P.L.193-2018, SEC.1. Expired 6-30-2019 by P.L.193-2018, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-23-6.5-10 Duty to consult with Indiana law enforcement academy concerning coroner training

Sec. 10. The board shall consult with the Indiana law enforcement academy under IC 36-2-14-22.3 concerning criminal investigations in the creation of: (1) the training course for coroners and deputy coroners under IC 36-2-14-22.3(a); and (2) the annual training course for coroners and deputy coroners under IC 36-2-14-22.3(c). As added by P.L.157-2007, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.10; P.L.75-2026, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-23-6.5-11 Contract with third party for testing services

Sec. 11. The Indiana department of health shall contract with a third party for testing services under this chapter. As added by P.L.193-2018, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.32.

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