Art. 416 Autopsy photographs

Photos taken during an autopsy can be used as evidence in a criminal case. This means prosecutors or defense attorneys can show these photos to the judge or jury during a trial.

The rule is straightforward because it covers only one type of evidence: pictures taken while a medical examiner performs an autopsy. These photos often help explain how a person died, what injuries they had, or other medical details that matter to the case. Courts allow this evidence without extra hurdles or special conditions.

For anyone involved in a criminal case, this means autopsy photos are treated like other standard forms of evidence. Attorneys don't need to jump through extra legal steps to introduce them in court.