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Definition: A medical examination report prepared by the medical examiner to determine the cause and manner of death. In Florida, autopsies are required for deaths by violence, in custody, sudden/unexpected deaths, and deaths of children under 18.
Category: Evidence · Statute: F.S. 406.11 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Autopsy Report in Florida
A medical examination report prepared by the medical examiner to determine the cause and manner of death. In Florida, autopsies are required for deaths by violence, in custody, sudden/unexpected deaths, and deaths of children under 18.
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