Common use of Death of an Offender Clause in Contracts

Death of an Offender. 4.04.1 In the event of the death of a CDCR Offender, the CONTRACTOR will immediately notify the CDCR Contract Monitor via telephone and shall have the cause and circumstances of the death reviewed by the coroner of the local jurisdiction. If requested by CDCR, the CONTRACTOR shall obtain an independent autopsy. This autopsy shall be paid for by the CDCR. A certified copy of the death certificate and the offender’s file and medical records will be forwarded to the CDCR. 4.04.2 The CONTRACTOR shall furnish all information requested by the CDCR, and follow the instructions of the CDCR with regard to disposition of the body. The CDCR will notify the relatives of the deceased offender, if any, as soon as practicable after death. 4.04.3 All expenses relative to any necessary preparation and shipment of the body shall be the responsibility of the CDCR.