Death investigations

Question 1

Circumstances to treat death as suspicious

Answer 1

Death of child under 5 years of age
SUD of child (under 18)
Suspicious death or suspected homicide
   unexplained or unknown cause of death
   found human remains
   obvious or suspected foul play
   any other suspicious circumstances

Question 2

only a medical practitioner can declare death unless?

Answer 2

Decomposition
Decapitation
Grossly charred body
Gross outpouring of cranial or visceral contents
Gross rigormortis
Transection
Base physician in consultation with @ scene paramedic