Title 26 Utah Health Code Chapter 4 Utah Medical Examiner Act Section 6 Investigation of deaths -- Requests for autopsies.
26-4-6.Investigation of deaths -- Requests for autopsies.
(1) The following have authority to investigate a death described in Section 26-4-7 and
any other case which may be within their jurisdiction:
(a) the attorney general or an assistant attorney general;
(b) the district attorney or county attorney who has criminal jurisdiction over the death or
case;
(c) a deputy of the district attorney or county attorney described in Subsection (1)(b); or
(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.
Amended by Chapter 63, 2009 General Session
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