Michigan law Section 773.11 outlines that the costs of inquests are paid from the county’s general fund, with specific provisions for inquests related to prison or reformatory deaths. Section 773.15 details the process for requesting and conducting examinations when there's suspicion that a deceased person died due to poison, violence, or criminal activity, including the requirements for magistrate examinations and postmortem procedures.
The expenses and fees of the inquest are paid from the county’s general fund, except when the death occurs in a prison or reformatory, where the institution covers the costs.
A magistrate orders a postmortem if there is just cause to believe the death was caused by poison, violence, or a criminal act based on sworn complaints and examinations.
Yes, a sworn complaint can be filed with a magistrate if there is reason to believe the death involved criminal activity, prompting an examination.
A written request from the prosecuting attorney or medical examiner and a sworn complaint stating the suspicion of criminal cause, with witnesses' testimony recorded under oath.