(55 ILCS 5/3-3027) (from Ch. 34, par. 3-3027)
Sec. 3-3027.
Notice of inquest.
The coroner shall make a reasonable
attempt to notify the family of the deceased, and all known eyewitnesses to
the death, of the date an inquest is to be held. Such notice shall be given
at least 7 days before the date of the inquest. Such family members or
eyewitnesses shall, if they request it, be given an opportunity to testify
at the inquest. For purposes of this Section, "family" includes the
parents, children, brothers and sisters of the deceased.
(Source: P.A. 86-962.)
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