1. (1) A local health department may receive a copy of the medical examiner's final report by written request pursuant to Subsection 26B-8-217(2)(b)(i).

2. (2) For purposes of public health and safety pursuant to Subsection 26B-8-217(2)(b)(i) the medical examiner may provide notification of deaths, data, reports, excluding third party reports, and final reports to local health departments as follows:

   1. (a) there is an agreement in place between the medical examiner and local health department to share such information in a secure protected manner; and

   2. (b) the medical examiner determines:

      1. (i) the local health department will benefit from such records in addressing issues of public health and safety;
      2. (ii) it is necessary to disclose hazards to public health to the appropriate local health department;
      3. (iii) it is necessary for the local health department to be prepared to respond by setting up community crisis support involving matters of health and safety; or
      4. (iv) the local health department is involved in suicide prevention or other mental health death prevention programs.

KEY: medical examiner, records

Date of Last Change: December 29, 2023

Notice of Continuation: April 4, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-1-202; 26B-8-217