National Health Act, 2003 (Act No. 61 of 2003)RegulationsRegulations regarding the rendering of Forensic Pathology Service, 2007Death of detained person |
| 34. | The provincial head of the Service must be immediately notified when a facility is requested to admit a body of a person who died of unnatural causes whilst detained by the South African Police Service or the Department of Correctional Services as an awaiting-trial or convicted prisoner. |
| 35. | When necessary, a post modem examination to determine the cause of death of an awaiting trial or convicted prisoner, may only be performed— |
| (a) | by an authorised person specifically appointed by the provincial head of the Service; |
| (b) | in case of death whilst detained by the South African Police Service, after the Independent Complaints Directorate has been informed of such post mortem examination; and |
| (c) | in case of death whilst detained by the Department of Correctional Services as a sentenced inmate, after the Inspecting Judge referred to in the Correctional Services Act, 1998 (Act No. 111 of 1998), has been informed of such post mortem examination. |