Georgia § 45-16-25-1 Releasing remains of deceased to next of kin; exception

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§ 45-16-25-1 — Releasing remains of deceased to next of kin; exception

Georgia § 45-16-25-1

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O.C.G.A. § 45-16-25-1 (2026).

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A dead body, other than skeletal remains, taken into custody under this article shall be released to the next of kin of the deceased, or to the agent of the next of kin, no later than 24 hours after the demand for release by that next of kin, or agent thereof, unless by that time the peace officer, medical examiner, or coroner has made a written finding that foul play may have been involved in the death of the deceased.

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A dead body, other than skeletal remains, taken into custody under this article shall be released to the next of kin of the deceased, or to the agent of the next of kin, no later than 24 hours after the demand for release by that next of kin, or agent thereof, unless by that time the peace officer, medical examiner, or coroner has made a written finding that foul play may have been involved in the death of the deceased.