Utah Statutes
§ 26B-8-213 — Autopsies -- When authorized.
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 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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Legislative History
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 306, 2023 General Session
Nearby Sections
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§ 26B-1-102
Definitions.§ 26B-1-104
Severability of code provisions.§ 26B-1-105
Individual rights protected.§ 26B-1-202
Department authority and duties.§ 26B-1-209
Fee schedule adopted by department.§ 26B-1-210
Department budget -- Reports from divisions.