Release of body for funeral preparations.

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  • (1)
    • (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.




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