Common use of Deaths Clause in Contracts

Deaths. 1) In the event of a death of a Contract Agency inmate in the County jail, the Contract Agency shall be promptly notified by telephone or fax with a follow-up notification in writing via US mail. Xxxxx County Sheriff’s Office and the Xxxxx County Coroner will investigate the circumstances. The Contract Agency may, if it wishes, join in the investigation and receive copies of records and documents in connection with the investigation. 2) Subject to RCW 68.50.160, any other applicable provisions of law, and to the orders of the Xxxxx County Coroner, the County shall follow the written instructions of the Contract Agency regarding the disposition of the body. Such written instructions shall be provided within three working days of receipt by the Contract Agency of notice of such death. All expenses related to necessary preparation of the body and transport charges shall be the responsibility of the Contract Agency. With written consent from the Contract Agency, the County may arrange burial and all matters related or incidental thereto, and the Contract Agency shall pay all such expenses. This paragraph deals with relations between the parties to this Agreement and is not intended to relieve any relative or other person from responsibility for the disposition of the deceased or any associated expenses.

Deaths. 1) In the event of a death of a Contract Agency inmate in the County jail, the Contract Agency shall be promptly notified by telephone or fax e-mail with a follow-follow- up notification in writing via US mail. Xxxxx County Sheriff’s Office and the Xxxxx County Coroner will investigate the circumstances. The Contract Agency may, if it wishes, join in the investigation and receive copies of records and documents in connection with the investigation. 2) Subject to RCW 68.50.160, any other applicable provisions of law, and to the orders of the Xxxxx County Coroner, the County shall follow the written instructions of the Contract Agency regarding the disposition of the body. Such written instructions shall be provided within three working days of receipt by the Contract Agency of notice of such death. All expenses related to necessary preparation of the body and transport charges shall be the responsibility of the Contract Agency. With written consent from the Contract Agency, the County may arrange burial and all matters related or incidental thereto, and the Contract Agency shall pay all such expenses. This paragraph deals with relations between the parties to this Agreement and is not intended to relieve any relative or other person from responsibility for the disposition of the deceased or any associated expenses.