72.400 Legislative intent.

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72.400 Legislative intent. In enacting legislation relating to coroners, the General Assembly recognizes that the <br>coroner is an elected constitutional peace officer. The General Assembly also recognizes <br>that the ascertainment of the cause and manner of death in cases in which the coroner has <br>jurisdiction is an essential governmental service. It is the intent of KRS 72.410 to 72.470 <br>to encourage the coroner to participate in approved training sessions to improve his skills <br>for the Commonwealth and to cooperate with the Office of the Kentucky State Medical <br>Examiner administered by the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. Effective: June 26, 2007 <br>History: Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 150, effective June 26, 2007. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 65, sec. 6, effective July 15, 1998. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts <br>ch. 195, sec. 9, effective July 15, 1982. -- Created 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 93, sec. 2, <br>effective June 17, 1978.