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Utah Code Title 26B. Utah Health and Human Services Codes § 26B-8-213. Autopsies--When authorized

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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

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

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

(c) disclose hazards to public health.

(2) The medical examiner may perform an autopsy:

(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

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

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 26B. Utah Health and Human Services Codes § 26B-8-213. Autopsies--When authorized - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-26b-utah-health-and-human-services-codes/ut-code-sect-26b-8-213/

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