Utah Statutes
§ 26B-8-204 — Investigation of deaths -- Requests for autopsies.
Utah·Title 26B Utah Health and Human Services Code·Ch. 26B-8 Health Data, Vital Statistics, and Utah Medical Examiner·Part 26B-8-2 Utah Medical Examiner
(1)The following have authority to investigate a death described in Section 26B-8-205 and any other case which may be within their jurisdiction:
(1)(a) the attorney general or an assistant attorney general;
(1)(b) the district attorney or county attorney who has criminal jurisdiction over the death or case;
(1)(c) a deputy of the district attorney or county attorney described in Subsection (1)(b); or
(1)(d) a peace officer within the jurisdiction described in Subsection (1)(b).
(2)If, in the opinion of the medical examiner, an autopsy should be performed or if an autopsy is requested by the district attorney or county attorney having criminal jurisdiction, or by the attorney general, the autopsy shall be performed by the medical examiner or a regional pathologist.
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Legislative History
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 306, 2023 General Session
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§ 26B-1-102
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Fee schedule adopted by department.§ 26B-1-210
Department budget -- Reports from divisions.