# Ala. Code § 11-5-4: Section 11-5-4 Duty to Hold Inquests, Etc

> Alabama · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T1_C5_S11-5-4

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 11-5-4
- **Heading:** Section 11-5-4 Duty to Hold Inquests, Etc
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 11-5-4

## Text

It is the general duty of the coroner to hold inquests and perform other duties as required by law.

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T1_C5_S11-5-4. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.