Utah Statutes
§ 26B-8-231 — Overdose fatality examiner.
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)Within funds appropriated by the Legislature, the department shall provide compensation, at a standard rate determined by the department, to an overdose fatality examiner.
(2)The overdose fatality examiner shall:
(2)(a) work with the medical examiner to compile data regarding overdose and opioid related deaths, including:
(2)(a)(i) toxicology information;
(2)(a)(ii) demographics; and
(2)(a)(iii) the source of opioids or drugs;
(2)(b) as relatives of the deceased are willing, gather information from relatives of the deceased regarding the circumstances of the decedent's death;
(2)(c) maintain a database of information described in Subsections (2)(a) and (b); and
(2)(d) coordinate no less than monthly with the suicide prevention coordinator described in Section 26B-5-611.
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Legislative History
Amended by Chapter 506, 2024 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.