(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. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 306, 2023 General Session
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