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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 3Ch. 10Art. 1§ 27465 Coroner Property Return Dead

§ 27465 Coroner Property Return Dead

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§ 27465 Coroner Property Return Dead

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone dies and the coroner finds money or stuff on their body, the coroner must give it to the dead person's family.
  • •The coroner has 90 days to do this after checking the body.
  • •This is about making sure the dead person's things go to the right people.

Example

A person dies in an accident, and the coroner finds a wallet with $200 and a watch on the body.

The coroner must give the $200 and the watch to the dead person's family within 90 days.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 27465 Coroner Property Return Dead

Within 90 days after an inquest upon a dead body the coroner shall deliver to the legal representatives of the deceased any money or other property found upon the body. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 77, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

inquestdeathpropertyinvestigation

Related Statutes

  • § 27464 Suicide Notes And Disposition
  • § 27460 Coroner Burial Responsibility
  • § 27463 Coroner Death Records
  • § 27466 Coroner'S Unclaimed Property Transfer
  • § 27511 Single Inquest Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 27465.
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