I. Autopsy: Examination of a cadaver to determine or confirm the cause of death. Also called necropsy, postmortem, postmortem examination.

II. Autopsy is the search for fact. Not truth. If you want truth become a Harper.
... A. Fact is knowledge or information determined by evidence.
... B. Every "fact" must have a basis in evidence.
... C. Nothing is considered a fact until it can be proven.

III. Process
... A. Prepare examination area
.....1. Sterile exam area
.....2. Scrubs
.....3. Gloves and Mask
... B. Ascertain the identity of the subject
.....1. If a witness or family member is available request that they identify the body.
.....2. If a witness or family member is not available, state as many details as possible, including but not exclusively:
........ a. Age
........b. Weight
........c. Height
........d. Gender
........e. Hair Color
........f. Eye Color
........g. Any Distinguishing Marks or Features
...C. Begin inspection of the body
.....1. Check for any injuries, including but not restricted to:
........a. Cuts
........b. Bruises
........c. Abrasions
........d. Breaks
........e. Punctures (make sure to check for needle-sized punctures)
.....2. Check the internal areas, nose, eyes, mouth, particularly for obstructions
.....3. If necessary, take samples of tissue or fluids, including saliva, blood, mucous to test against a base
.....4. If cause of death can not be ascertained by the above process, continue examinations as necessary
...D. Clean-up: Once the exam is finished, dispose properly of gloves and see that scrubs are clean, informing that the body is ready for what ever the family would like to have done.

IV. Run what ever tests should be run

V. Report: turn in a formal written report to include minutes, if a scribe takes notes, and conclusions drawn from the evidence.