                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

COMMISSIONER MAY OBTAIN ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES (§ 32.1-281)

In the investigation of any death or for the performance of any autopsy
authorized or required pursuant to this article, the Commissioner may enter into
an agreement for the provision of services with a qualified pathologist or
consultant, designated by the Chief Medical Examiner, to perform such autopsy or
to make such studies and investigations as may be deemed necessary or advisable
by the Chief Medical Examiner and may arrange for the use of mortuary
facilities. In any case in which the Commissioner enters into an agreement for
the provision of services with a qualified pathologist or consultant in
accordance with this section, the cost of such services shall be paid out of
funds appropriated for such purpose.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 32-31.15; 1960, c. 366; 1972, c. 741; 1975, c. 475; 1979,
c. 711; 1998, c. 217; 2014, c. 583.