Investigation of death.

Upon the death of a resident of an institution, the county medical examiner shall conduct a preliminary investigation of the death as provided in section 331.802 . The cost of the preliminary investigation shall be paid by the department. 2008 Acts, ch 1187, §134 ; 2023 Acts, ch 19, §396 Referred to in §222.12 , 226.34 , 331.802