26B-8-213. Autopsies -- When authorized.
(1) The medical examiner shall perform an autopsy to: aid in the discovery and prosecution of a crime; protect an innocent person accused of a crime; and disclose hazards to public health.
(2) The medical examiner may perform an autopsy: to aid in the administration of civil justice in life and accident insurance problems in accordance with; and Title 34A, Chapter 2, Workers' Compensation Act in other cases involving questions of civil liability.