Authorizes a county legislative authority, by a majority vote, to call for an inquest to be conducted if a coroner unreasonably refuses to conduct an inquest in a case.

States that special consideration should be taken in conducting an inquest when a death results from interaction with law enforcement and when a death occurs during incarceration and is by unnatural means.

Allows a juror to submit written questions for a witness, summoned by the coroner, to the coroner or prosecuting attorney.