The coroner shall hold an inquest upon the dead bodies of such persons only as are supposed to have died by unlawful means. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.1001. 23-14-2. Repealed by SL 2003, ch 134 , § 1
Duty of coroner to inquire into cause of death
SDCL § 23-14-1 — under CORONER'S INQUESTS.
SDCL § 23-14-1