A potential medicolegal case shall commence when a local law enforcement agency or a health care facility has discovered, or has been contacted regarding the discovery of remains under circumstances that appear to fall within those enumerated in RSA 611:3. The local law enforcement agency or health care facility shall then contact the ME primarily on call in that geographical area. The ME shall make a determination as to whether a viewing of the body will be necessary for the purpose of the investigation required pursuant to RSA 611:3, II. If the ME determines that such a viewing is necessary, the ME shall either, as soon as practicable, respond to the scene or where the deceased is located or arrange for response by another ME.

Source. #8937, eff 7-14-07