1.    Subject to the qualifications, training, and continuing education requirements determined by the state forensic examiner, the following individuals are eligible to serve as coroner:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 11-19.1-04

  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute means the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

a.    A physician licensed under chapter 43-17; b.    An advanced practice registered nurse or registered nurse licensed under chapter 43-12.1;    c.    A physician assistant licensed under chapter 43-17; and

d.    Any other individual determined by the state forensic examiner to be qualified to serve as coroner.

2.    The coroner may appoint assistant or deputy coroners subject to the qualifications, training, and continuing education requirements determined by the state forensic examiner.