Utah § 26B-8-204 Investigation of deaths -- Requests for autopsies.

Utah Statutes

§ 26B-8-204 — Investigation of deaths -- Requests for autopsies.

Utah § 26B-8-204

Title 26BUtah Health and Human Services Code

Ch. 26B-8Health Data, Vital Statistics, and Utah Medical Examiner

Part 26B-8-2Utah Medical Examiner

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Bluebook

Utah Code Ann. § 26B-8-204 (2026).

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(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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(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.