§61-12-14 County coroners; appointment, oath, etc.; duties; fees.
§61-12-14. County coroners; appointment, oath, etc.; duties; fees.
It is the duty of the county commission of every county, from time to time, to appoint a coroner for the county, who shall hold the office during the pleasure of the commission and shall take the oath of office prescribed for other county officers. The county coroners shall be certified in medicolegal investigations, be continually available to perform the duties required under this article and shall be paid such fees or amounts for the services as may be fixed by the chief medical examiner.