its not technically required. however if the DA feels something could have happened i.e. murder, suicide, etc. they could request for one or the family could request one. it really just depends on the circumstances in which the individual passed away and several other factors. Some can include but aren't limited to, age, ethnic background, medical records, etc.
There are several, varying criteria for autopsy in California. Suffice it to say that any unattended death (patient not being cared for in a medical facility or under immediate doctor's care) will require one. For furher info see link below:
Ya in some cases if death seems to be unnatural
Death Valley is the lowest point in the US at -232 feet below sea level in California
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The Mojave Desert. It's also home to the famous Death Valley!
That answer is false
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You are not allowed to keep someone at your home if they are dead. You must report the death as soon as you see that the person is dead and then the body will be taken away for an autopsy or to be prepared for burial after any investigation that is needed is completed.
The 3 U's result in an autopsy:unexpectedunusualunattended by a medical doctor (or nurse in a hospital, but a nurse cannot pronounce death)Unexpected - for example, the death of a teenager at home in his own bed, no signs of foul playUnusual - for example, unexpected, and scene points to foul play, like, being shotUnattended - this accounts for the majority of autopsies.
spouse dies of blood clots 5 days after extremely rough snowmobiling.Medical Md signs death certificate as accidental but coroner has her change to natural causesdue toidiopathic thrombosis.No autopsy was done.my spose had called home 72 hours prior to his death and stated 'these trails have beat me to death'.Can this be challenged?
Her home in Los Angeles, California, on Fifth Helena Drive. August 4/5th in 1962