26-4-16 - Release of body for funeral preparations.
26-4-16. Release of body for funeral preparations.
(1) (a) Where a body is held for investigation or autopsy under this chapter or for amedical investigation permitted by law, the body shall, if requested by the person given priorityunder Section 58-9-602, be released for funeral preparations no later than 24 hours after thearrival 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 bySections 58-9-601 through 58-9-606.
Amended by Chapter 144, 2007 General Session