Title 26 Utah Health Code Chapter 4 Utah Medical Examiner Act Section 13 Autopsies -- When authorized.
26-4-13.Autopsies -- When authorized.
(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;
(b) in other cases involving questions of civil liability.
Amended by Chapter 278, 2001 General Session
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