This bill amends R.S. 28:53(G)(7)(b)(i) to update the provisions regarding the issuance of emergency certificates in St. Tammany Parish. The key change allows a coroner or deputy coroner, who is a physician (preferably a psychiatrist), to conduct an examination and execute an emergency certificate via telehealth. This is contingent upon the initial examination being conducted in person.

The amendment specifically removes the requirement that the initial examination must be performed by a psychiatrist, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, or psychologist. This change broadens the scope of who can perform the initial examination, thereby facilitating the process of issuing emergency certificates in the parish.

Statutes affected:
HB118 Original: 28:53(G)(7)
HB118 Engrossed: 28:53(G)(7)
HB118 Enrolled: 28:53(G)(7)
HB118 Act 61: 28:53(G)(7)