Oregon Code § 146.117·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Autopsies.
(1) A
medical examiner or district attorney may order an autopsy performed in any
death requiring investigation. This authorization for an autopsy shall permit
the pathologist to remove and retain body tissues or organs from the deceased
for the purpose of the legal or medical determination of the manner or cause of
death, or other purposes approved under policies established by the State
Medical Examiner Advisory Board.
(2) If an autopsy
is ordered, the medical examiner shall obtain the services of a pathologist
authorized under ORS 146.045 (2)(b).
(3) A pathologist
may not receive compensation for performing the autopsy if, as medical
examiner, the pathologist ordered the autopsy. [1973 c.408 §18; 1987 c.142 §4;
1995 c.744 §15]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 146.117
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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