Clarifying deadlines for autopsy reports

Senate Bill 517 clarifies the deadline for providing autopsy reports to prosecutors and law enforcement in West Virginia. The bill requires that copies of autopsy reports, including related death investigation reports, be furnished to the prosecuting attorney or the county where the injury occurred within 24 hours of the report's completion. This applies to all autopsies conducted by the chief medical examiner or designated pathologists, directly affecting medical examiners, prosecutors, and law enforcement agencies. The clarification aims to ensure timely access to critical information for criminal investigations without altering the 24-hour timeframe.