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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 3Ch. 10Art. 2§ 27490 Coroner Inquest Requirements

§ 27490 Coroner Inquest Requirements

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§ 27490 Coroner Inquest Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •The coroner must investigate certain deaths.
  • •They follow specific rules when doing this.
  • •This helps figure out how and why someone died.

Example

If someone dies suddenly at home and no one knows why.

The coroner will look into it to find out what happened, like if it was an accident or something else.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 27490 Coroner Inquest Requirements

The coroner shall hold inquests pursuant to this article. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

deaththe coronerinvestigation

Related Statutes

  • § 27491.6 Coroner Inquest Authority
  • § 27501 Coroner Inquest Adjournment
  • § 27491.1 Coroner'S Death Notification Duty
  • § 27491.2 Coroner Death Investigation Authority
  • § 27499 Coroner Witness And Expert Summons

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 27490.
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