Utah Code Ann. § 26B-8-213 – Autopsies -- When authorized.

(1) The medical examiner shall perform an autopsy to:
1. (a) aid in the discovery and prosecution of a crime;
2. (b) protect an innocent person accused of a crime; and
3. (c) disclose hazards to public health.
(2) The medical examiner may perform an autopsy:
1. (a) to aid in the administration of civil justice in life and accident insurance problems in accordance with Title 34A, Chapter 2, Workers' Compensation Act; and
2. (b) in other cases involving questions of civil liability.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 306, 2023 General Session