Utah § 26B-8-213 Autopsies -- When authorized.

Utah Statutes

§ 26B-8-213 — Autopsies -- When authorized.

Utah § 26B-8-213

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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Utah Code Ann. § 26B-8-213 (2026).

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(1)The medical examiner shall perform an autopsy to:

(1)(a) aid in the discovery and prosecution of a crime;

(1)(b) protect an innocent person accused of a crime; and

(1)(c) disclose hazards to public health.

(2)The medical examiner may perform an autopsy:

(2)(a) to aid in the administration of civil justice in life and accident insurance problems in accordance with Title 34A, Chapter 2, Workers' Compensation Act; and

(2)(b) in other cases involving questions of civil liability.

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(1) The medical examiner shall perform an autopsy to:

(1)(a) aid in the discovery and prosecution of a crime;
(1)(b) protect an innocent person accused of a crime; and
(1)(c) disclose hazards to public health.
(2) The medical examiner may perform an autopsy:

(2)(a) to aid in the administration of civil justice in life and accident insurance problems in accordance with Title 34A, Chapter 2, Workers' Compensation Act; and
(2)(b) in other cases involving questions of civil liability.