The judge of probate has authority to appoint a special coroner: (1) When the coroner has not qualified or the office is vacant and the emergency requires such officer; (2) When the coroner is absent from the county, having no deputy therein; (3) When the coroner is imprisoned; or, (4) When the sheriff and coroner are both parties or both interested.
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