NRS 259.053
Postmortem examination by forensic pathologist: Determination of cause of death

  • death certificate.

If a forensic pathologist performs a postmortem examination on a body under the jurisdiction of the coroner:

1.

The forensic pathologist shall determine the cause of death of the decedent; and

2.

The certifier of death shall record on the death certificate the exact cause of death as determined by the forensic pathologist.

Source: Section 259.053 — Postmortem examination by forensic pathologist: Determination of cause of death; death certificate., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-259.­html#NRS259Sec053 (accessed May 26, 2025).

Last Updated

May 10, 2025

§ 259.053’s source at nv​.us