22a-241. Definitions.

22a-241

Chapter 22a.--DISTRICT OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES Article 2.--DISTRICT CORONERS

      22a-241.   Definitions.As used in K.S.A. 22a-241 through 22a-244, and amendments thereto:

      (a)   "Child" means a person less than 18 years of age.

      (b)   "Pathologist" means a forensic pathologist, if available. Otherwise,"pathologist" means a physician licensed to practice medicine and surgery andqualified to conduct an autopsy.

      (c)   "State review board" means the state child death review boardestablished by K.S.A. 22a-243.

      (d)   "Suspicious circumstances" includes, but is not limited to, abuse orneglect.

      History:   L. 1992, ch. 312, § 31; July 1.