Section 29-15-9 - Cross-checking and matching.

29-15-9. Cross-checking and matching.

A.     The clearinghouse shall cross-check and attempt to match unidentified human remains with descriptions of missing persons.  When the clearinghouse discovers a possible match between unidentified human remains and a missing person description, the clearinghouse shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agencies.

B.     Law enforcement agencies that receive notice of a possible match shall make arrangements for positive identification.  If a positive identification is made, the law enforcement agency shall complete and close the investigation with written notification to the clearinghouse.

C.     Law enforcement agencies that receive notice of a possible match between human remains and a missing person description shall notify the office of the state medical investigator.