[ContraryMary]

[The M.E.] shall...make or have performed such examinations, investigations, and autopsies as he or she shall deem necessary

That sounds discretionary to me. Now, I'm still waiting for some proof that the M.E. ordered the autopsy before Michael requested it.

[UCANSEE2]

So, while you are waiting, and I am searching, perhaps you could tell me what Terri's LAWYER stated about the need for an autopsy or not?

[UCANSEE2]

(Florida Statutes 406.11(1)(c)) A 1. Before authorizing the irretrievable disposal of a body by cremation, the Medical Examiner must be assured that no future question will arise about the cause or circumstances of the death of the individual.

The ME has no choice, in this case, and neither does Michael.

[UCANSEE2]

If Michael stated "THERE WILL BE NO AUTOPSY", do you think the ME would pay any attention to him?

[UCANSEE2]

Abuse report filed for Terri Schiavo Judicial Watch says it now has given Jeb Bush premise to intervene -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: October 18, 2003 1:00 a.m. Eastern

As of October 19,2003 the ME in Florida was by law, committed to performing an autopsy on Terri when she dies.