Section 7201 Of Chapter 4. Disposal Of Unclaimed Dead From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 7. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 4.

. The person in charge of a public institution in which the decedent was an inmate shall transmit upon request, to the state department or to any person designated by it, a brief medical history of the unclaimed dead for purpose of identification and permanent record, which records shall be open to inspection by any State or county official or prosecuting attorney.