Cases when forensic medical examination is conducted.

A forensic medical examination is mandatory in the following cases:

1. Signs of violent death or suspicion of it:

• Falls from a height.
• Exposure to sharp objects, firearms.
• Asphyxiation.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, electric current.
• Exposure to low or high atmospheric pressure.
• Poisoning.

2. Death outside the place of residence:

• If the death occurred in any place other than the registered place of residence.

3. Unknown identity of the deceased:

• If the deceased has not been identified.

4. Death of persons under the age of 60:

• If a person died at home but was not under medical care.

Note:

In these cases, the deceased's body is examined by forensic experts who determine the cause of death and draw up a corresponding conclusion.