Cooperation in timely removal of part

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2108.263, under Chapter 2108 | Human Bodies Or Parts Thereof.

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2108.263

A coroner and procurement organization shall cooperate in the timely removal of a part from a decedent for the purpose of life-saving organ transplantation or therapy if an anatomical gift has been or might be made of the part and either of the following is the case: (A) The decedent's body is under the jurisdiction of the coroner and a post-mortem examination or autopsy is not required.(B) The decedent has been referred to the coroner for post-mortem examination, it is determined that an autopsy is required, and after consultation with the prosecuting attorney, if a consultation is necessary, it is determined that the recovery of the part will not interfere with the autopsy.