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Wash. Rev. Code § 72.23.190 (2025)

Death—Report to coroner

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In the event of the sudden or mysterious death of any patient at a state hospital, not on parole or escape therefrom, such fact shall be reported by the superintendent thereof to the coroner of the county in which the death occurs.
[ 1959 c 28 s 72.23.190. Prior: 1951 c 139 s 45. Formerly RCW 71.02.660.]
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Cited in 2 cases, 2014–2014 · leading case: Lee v. Jasman, 332 P.3d 1106 (Wash. Ct. App. 2014).
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Lee v. Jasman, 332 P.3d 1106 (Wash. Ct. App. 2014). “RCW 72.23.190. The county coroner shall entrust a decedent’s body to a funeral home when no one else has provided for burial.”
D. Angus Lee v. Jerry Jasman, No. 31519-3 (Wash. Ct. App. Aug. 19, 2014). “RCW 72.23.190. The county coroner shall entrust a decedent's body to a funeral home, when no one else has provided for burial.”
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