Utah Health Code
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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