Government Code section 27491.42

(a)

For purposes of this section, “sudden unexplained death in childhood” means the sudden death of a child one year of age or older but under 18 years of age that is unexplained by the history of the child and where a thorough postmortem examination fails to demonstrate an adequate cause of death.

(b)

The coroner shall notify the parent or responsible adult of a child described in subdivision (a) about the importance of taking tissue samples.

(c)

A coroner shall not be liable for damages in a civil action for any act or omission in compliance with this section.

Source: Section 27491.42, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=27491.­42.­ (accessed May 4, 2025).

Last Updated

Apr. 24, 2025

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