(1) The jury shall give its verdict in writing, signed by its members, setting forth its findings from the evidence produced: (a) Who the deceased person was; (b) When and where the deceased person came to death; (c) The cause of death; and (d) The manner of death. (2) The verdict of a jury of inquest shall not preclude nor require a criminal charge by the grand jury or district attorney. (3) The testimony of any witness before a jury of inquest shall not be admissible evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding except: (a) A criminal trial in which the witness is charged with perjury or false swearing arising from the testimony given before the jury of inquest. (b) A civil or criminal trial in which the testimony before the jury of inquest is offered as a prior inconsistent statement to impeach the same witness. (4) The verdict of a jury of inquest shall not be admitted into evidence in any trial.
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