KRS 72.210: Purpose of Office of the Kentucky State Medical Examiner.

In enacting legislation establishing an Office of the Kentucky State Medical Examiner for

the Commonwealth of Kentucky, it is not the intention of the General Assembly to

abolish or interfere with the coroner in his role as a constitutionally elected peace officer.

It is the intention of the General Assembly for the office to aid, assist, and complement

the coroner in the performance of his duties by providing medical assistance to him in

determining causes of death.