The office of Snohomish county coroner is hereby granted the power and authority to issue subpoenas, including subpoenas duces tecum, to compel the production of medical and dental records, and such other documents as are necessary to the full investigation of any case under the jurisdiction of the office of the coroner, from any person, organization or other entity in possession of such records or documents. The power to subpoena medical and dental records shall be vested in the coroner or his/her agent and shall not be limited to cases in which an inquest will be held. (Amended by Res. adopted Mar. 15, 1971).