Opinion No.

The Honorable Tom Wynne Prosecuting Attorney P.O. Box 231 Fordyce, AR 71742

Dear Mr. Wynne:

This is in response to your request for an opinion on the following questions:(1) What authority does a county coroner have to appoint deputy coroners?(2) Assuming there is that authority, what qualifications, if any, must deputy coroners possess to hold the position of deputy coroner? Must a deputy coroner reside in the county in which he serves?(3) Who has final say as to whether emergency medical treatment should continue or cease at a scene: a deputy coroner or emergency medical personnel?

In response…