KRS 72.430: Pathologist, toxicologist, chemist -- Immunity from civil liability.

No pathologist, toxicologist, chemist, or other authorized person shall be required to

inquire into the authority of the coroner to order an autopsy to be performed. Any

authorized pathologist, toxicologist, chemist, or other authorized person who partici pates

in an autopsy or post -mortem examination, upon request of the coroner, shall have

immunity from any civil liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed.