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Code · Utah · Title 26B — Utah Health and Human Services Code · Chapter 8

26B-8-216. Release of body for funeral preparations.

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Effective 5/3/2023
26B-8-216. Release of body for funeral preparations.
(a)Where a body is held for investigation or autopsy under this chapter or for a medical investigation permitted by law, the body shall, if requested by the person given priority under Section 58-9-602 , be released for funeral preparations no later than 24 hours after the arrival at the office of the medical examiner or regional medical facility.
(b)An extension may be ordered only by a district court.
(2)The right and duty to control the disposition of a deceased person is governed by Sections 58-9-601 through 58-9-606 .
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 306 , 2023 General Session
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