The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Amanda Trapp.
DIGEST
SB 447 Original 2024 Regular Session Mizell
Present law provides for the duties of the coroner.
Present law authorizes the coroner to select the hospital or healthcare provider named as the lead
entity for sexual assault examinations in the regional sexual assault response plan.
Proposed law requires the coroner to implement the regional sexual assault response plan as adopted
pursuant to present law.
Proposed law authorizes a coroner of another parish to perform any of the duties provided in present
law and proposed law if the coroner is unable, unwilling, unqualified, or has a conflict of interest in
performing the duty.
Proposed law authorizes the attorney general to make the determination of the coroner's conflicts and
qualifications based on all available facts and circumstances.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 13:5713(F); adds R.S. 13:5713(K))