Sec. 5. (a) The remains of a deceased human interred, entombed, or inurned in a plot in a cemetery may be removed from the plot for the purpose of autopsy or reinterment, reentombment, or reinurnment in another cemetery with: (1) the consent of the owner of the cemetery; and (2) the written consent of an individual authorized to give consent under section 1(b)(3) of this chapter. (b) If the: (1) consent of the owner of the cemetery cannot be obtained; or (2) identity of a person from whom consent is required under subsection (a)(2) cannot be determined; the remains of a deceased human can be removed for the purpose of autopsy or reinterment, reentombment, or reinurnment in another cemetery only under a judgment of the circuit or superior court with jurisdiction in the county in which the cemetery is located.
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