22-11C-3
Section 22-11C-3 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have
the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) TRAUMATIC BRAIN
INJURY or HEAD INJURY. Hereinafter, referred to as "head injury." An occurrence
of injury to the head that is documented in a medical record, with one or more of the following
conditions attributed to head injury: a. Observed or self-reported decreased level of consciousness.
b. Amnesia. c. Skull fracture. d. Objective neurological or neuropsychological abnormality.
e. Diagnosed intracranial lesion. f. As an occurrence of death resulting from trauma, with
head injury listed on the death certificate, autopsy report, or medical examiner's report
in the sequence of conditions that resulted in death. This definition applies to an acquired
injury to the brain. This term does not include brain dysfunction caused by congenital or
degenerative disorders, nor birth trauma, but may include brain injuries caused by...
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45-27-60.08
Section 45-27-60.08 Personal effects of deceased; notice to next of kin. The county medical
examiner and assistant medical examiners of Escambia County, or any law enforcement officer
having jurisdiction and the approval of the county medical examiner, shall take possession
of personal effects on or about the dead body and notify the next of kin in regard to the
death. The personal effects may either be retained as evidence if deemed necessary or be returned
forthwith to the next of kin. (Act 97-571, p. 1010, §9.)...
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45-37-60.05
Section 45-37-60.05 Coroner-Medical Examiners' Commission - Creation; powers. There shall be
established the Coroner-Medical Examiners' Commission, with the following powers: (1) To consult
with the county governing body on the selection, appointment, and retention of the coroner-medical
examiner, and such associate coroner-medical examiners as may be necessary and appropriate
to appoint. (2) To obtain such opinions from the county attorney and Attorney General and
to rely thereon as the Coroner-Medical Examiners' Commission may determine to be necessary
to interpret any statutes that pertain to the operation of the coroner-medical examiner function.
(3) To promulgate rules and regulations governing the reviews and investigations of the coroner-medical
examiners' office including the conditions upon which such investigations shall be conducted.
(4) To receive all questions and inquiries concerning the operation of the coroner-medical
examiners' function which may be submitted by the...
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45-49-171.67
Section 45-49-171.67 Personal effects on or about body. The County Medical Examiner of Mobile
County or any law enforcement officer having jurisdiction and with the approval of the county
medical examiner shall take possession of personal effects on or about the dead body and notify
the next of kin in regard to the death. Such personal effects may be retained as evidence
if deemed necessary or forthwith be returned to the next of kin. (Act 87-525, p. 794, § 8.)...

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45-27-60.16
Section 45-27-60.16 Transportation of bodies. This article shall not be construed to make any
changes in funding or responsibility for existing methods of transporting bodies in Escambia
County. The Department of Forensic Sciences is assigned no additional responsibilities for
transportation of bodies pursuant to this article. (Act 97-571, p. 1010, §17.)...
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45-49-171.75
Section 45-49-171.75 Transportation of bodies. This subpart makes no changes in the funding
of, responsibility for, or existing methods of transporting bodies in Mobile County. The Department
of Forensic Sciences is assigned no additional responsibilities for transportation of bodies
under this subpart. (Act 87-525, p. 794, § 16.)...
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16-60-310
Section 16-60-310 Report of the Examiner of Public Accounts. The Department of the Examiners
of Public Accounts shall perform a yearly audit of all public monies received by the center
and shall provide a copy of the audit to the Presiding Chair of the State House of Representatives
Legislative Delegation of Jefferson County and the Chair of the State Senate Legislative Delegation
of Jefferson County by the fifth legislative day of each regular session of the Legislature.
(Act 2001-501, p. 880, §11.)...
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34-13-121
Section 34-13-121 Cremation procedures; authorization; identification of remains; records.
(a) Human remains shall not be cremated under either of the following circumstances: (1) Within
24 hours after the time of death, unless death was a result of an infectious, contagious,
or communicable disease and unless the disease is verified and the time requirement waived
by a medical examiner, county health director, county coroner, or attending physician where
the death occurred. (2) Without a completed cremation authorization form approved by the board
and signed by the authorizing agent and a completed state identification form. A copy of the
cremation authorization shall be presented with the body to the crematory before any cremation
process may be initiated. (b) All cremations of human remains performed in this state shall
be arranged through a funeral establishment licensed by the board pursuant to this chapter.
(c) Whenever a crematory is unable or unauthorized to cremate human...
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36-18-21
Section 36-18-21 Definitions. As used in this article, the following words, phrases or terms
shall have the following meanings, respectively unless the context thereof clearly indicates
otherwise: (a) DIRECTOR. Shall mean the Director of the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences.
(b) PERSON. A human being, and where appropriate, a public or private corporation, an unincorporated
association, a partnership, a government or a governmental instrumentality. (c) DNA. Deoxyribonucleic
acid. (d) DNA SAMPLE. Any biological sample containing DNA. (e) DNA RECORD. An objective form
of scientific analysis or tests which contain genetic identification characteristics of DNA
samples. (f) DNA POPULATION FREQUENCY. The frequency of occurrence of a particular DNA trait
or fragment in a particular population. (g) DNA DATABASE. That system established by the Director
of the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for the purposes of collecting, storing and
maintaining DNA records. (h) DNA POPULATION...
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11-5-51
Section 11-5-51 Reimbursement of expenses. The actual expenses incurred by the coroner in performing
the duties set out herein shall be reimbursed as follows: If the autopsy or any other postmortem
examination is ordered as provided in Section 36-18-2, the costs incurred for storage and
transportation of the body to a facility operated by the Department of Forensic Sciences for
the purpose of performing the autopsy or any other postmortem examination shall be paid by
the law enforcement agency, excluding the office of the district attorney or grand jury, with
primary jurisdiction over the investigation surrounding the death. (Act 2010-542, p. 943,
§2.)...
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