§ 27491.42
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(a)For purposes of this section, “sudden unexplained death in childhood” means the sudden death of a child one year of age or older but under 18 years of age that is unexplained by the history of the child and where a thorough postmortem examination fails to demonstrate an adequate cause of death.
(b)The coroner shall notify the parent or responsible adult of a child described in subdivision
(a)about the importance of taking tissue samples.
(c)A coroner shall not be liable for damages in a civil action for any act or omission in compliance with this section.