Imposing deadlines for autopsies and autopsy reports

SB 101 requires autopsies requested by prosecutors or judges in criminal cases to be completed within 72 hours and mandates that autopsy reports be provided to prosecutors within 24 hours of completion. This bill directly affects medical examiners' offices, prosecutors, and law enforcement agencies handling death investigations. Key provisions establish strict timeframes for conducting autopsies and sharing reports, while also specifying who can perform autopsies (chief medical examiners or designated pathologists) and under what circumstances reports may be shared with hospitals or physicians for quality review. The bill aims to expedite criminal investigations by ensuring timely access to autopsy findings.