§ 130A-394. Coroner to hold inquests.
§130A‑394. Coroner to hold inquests.
In every case requiring themedical examiner to be notified, as provided by G.S. 130A‑383, thecoroner shall be notified by the medical examiner, and the coroner shall holdan inquest and preliminary hearing in those instances as required in G.S. 152‑7.The coroner shall file a written report of his investigation with the districtattorney of the superior court and the medical examiner. The body shall remainin the custody and control of the medical examiner. However, if a county hasabolished the office of coroner pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 152A at atime when Chapter 152A was in effect in the county: (i) The provisions of thisArticle relating to coroner shall not be applicable to the county, (ii) the provisionsof G.S. 152A‑9 shall remain in full force and effect in the county, and(iii) Chapter 152 of the General Statutes shall not be applicable in thecounty. (1955, c. 972, s. 1; 1957, c. 1357, s. 1; 1967, c.1154, s. 1; 1969, c. 299; 1973, c. 47, s. 2; 1983, c. 891, s. 2; 1985, c. 462,s. 1.)