K.S.A. 22a-229: Possession of property in determining cause of death.

The district coroner, or his deputy, shall take possession of and retain as long as necessary, any property important in determining the cause of death in any case in which this act required that the coroner be notified, but only such property. When such property is no longer necessary for his investigation, the property shall be put into the possession of the law enforcement authorities having responsibility for the case.