ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 April 1982
Page Count: 4

Medical Examiner/coroner Jurisdiction in Cases Involving Federal Interests
Spencer, JD
Chief, Division of Forensic Pathology, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, DC

(Received 18 August 1981; accepted 9 October 1981)

Abstract

Under state laws, a medical examiner or coroner is charged with the investigation of sudden, unexpected, violent, and unexplained deaths. In several situations where there are federal interests, there may be conflict as to whether the jurisdiction belongs to state or federal authorities. Some situations of possible conflict—death on a military installation, military aircraft accidents, mass transportation disasters, and executive and congressional assassinations-are reviewed.

Keywords:
pathology and biology, jurisdiction, death, medical examiner jurisdiction

Paper ID: JFS11495J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11495J
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