26B-8-205. Jurisdiction of medical examiner.

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Effective 5/1/2024

Upon notification under Section 26B-8-206 or investigation by the medical examiner's office, the medical examiner shall assume jurisdiction over a deceased body if it appears that death:

(1)was by violence, gunshot, suicide, or accident;

(2)was sudden death while in apparent good health;

(3)occurred unattended, except that an autopsy may only be performed in accordance with the provisions of Subsection 26B-8-207 (3);

(4)occurred under suspicious or unusual circumstances;

(5)resulted from poisoning or overdose of drugs;

(6)resulted from a disease that may constitute a threat to the public health;

(7)resulted from disease, injury, toxic effect, or unusual exertion incurred within the scope of the decedent's employment;

(8)was due to sudden unexpected infant death;

(9)occurred while the decedent was in prison, jail, police custody, the state hospital, or in a detention or medical facility operated for the treatment of persons with a mental illness, persons who are emotionally disturbed, or delinquent persons;

(10)resulted directly from the actions of a law enforcement officer, as defined in Section 53-13-103 ;

(11)was associated with diagnostic or therapeutic procedures; or

(12)was described in this section when request is made to assume custody by a county or district attorney or law enforcement agency in connection with a potential homicide investigation or prosecution.

Amended by Chapter 240 , 2024 General Session