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20 Del. C. 3140(3)(c)
Liability: Out-of-State Medical Examiner
When a public health emergency declaration is in effect, an out-of-state medical examiner who is in the state to provide aid will not be held legally responsible for acting or failing to act. They can be held legally responsible if acting with extreme carelessness or intent to cause harm.
Licensing an appointment of health personnel during public health emergency
c. Any emergency assistant medical examiner appointed pursuant to this section shall be considered a public employee under ยงยง 4001-4002 of Title 10.