Postmortem photographs.

Existing law prohibits making a copy, reproduction, or facsimile of a photograph, negative, or print of the body of a deceased person taken by, or for, the coroner at the scene of death, or in the course of a post mortem examination or autopsy, except for use in a criminal proceeding that relates to the death of that person or by order of the court for good cause, as specified. This provision does not apply to making a copy, reproduction, or facsimile for use in the field of forensic pathology, in medical or scientific education or research, or by any law enforcement agency. This bill would additionally prohibit the dissemination of a copy, reproduction, or facsimile described above, except as provided. The bill would exclude from application of this provision the making or dissemination of a copy, reproduction, or facsimile for use in the field of forensic pathology, in medical or scientific education or research, and by a coroner or any law enforcement agency for investigative purposes, including identification and identification confirmation. The bill would provide that a coroner is not personally liable for monetary damages in a civil action for any act or omission in compliance with these provisions.