North Dakota Code 11-19.1-07 – Reports of death – Death of minor
1. Any person who discovers the deceased human body or acquires the first knowledge of the death of any individual, and any physician with knowledge that an individual died as a result of criminal or violent means, died suddenly when in apparent good health in a suspicious or unusual manner, or died as the result of any other reportable circumstance, shall notify immediately the office of coroner or any law enforcement officer of the known facts concerning the time, place, manner, and circumstances of that death, and any other information that may be required pursuant to this chapter. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $1,500 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 11-19.1-07
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. 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
- year: means twelve consecutive months. See North Dakota Code 1-01-33
2. Any person who discovers the deceased human body or acquires the first knowledge of the death of any minor who has received or is eligible to receive a birth record, when the minor died suddenly when in apparent good health, shall notify immediately law enforcement or the office of coroner of the known facts concerning the time, place, manner, and circumstances of the death. The death of a minor must be reported to the department of health and human services as provided under chapter 50-25.1. The coroner shall take custody of the body and immediately consult with a law enforcement agency. The law enforcement agency shall investigate the death and notify the state‘s attorney of the findings. The coroner shall notify the state forensic examiner of each such death, and shall provide the state forensic examiner the information concerning the death as the state forensic examiner requires. The coroner or the assistant or deputy coroner shall notify the parent or guardian of a child under the age of one year of the right to the performance of an autopsy, at state expense, as provided by this chapter.