26-34-2 - Definition of death -- Determination of death.
26-34-2. Definition of death -- Determination of death.
(1) An individual is dead if the individual has sustained either:
(a) irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions; or
(b) irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem.
(2) A determination of death must be made in accordance with accepted medicalstandards.
Amended by Chapter 306, 2007 General Session