Utah Code § 26B-8-213

Autopsies -- When authorized
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(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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