Alaska § 12.65.100 - Unclaimed bodies.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 12.65.100 — Unclaimed bodies., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12.65.100. Unclaimed bodies.
When a person dies and no person appears to claim the body for burial, and no provision is made for the body under AS 13.52 , the Department of Health, upon notification, shall request a court order authorizing the body to be plainly and decently buried or cremated and the remains decently interred. A judicial officer shall issue the requested order upon the sworn testimony or statement of a representative of the Department of Health that a person has not appeared to claim the body for burial and provision is not made for the body under AS 13.52 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 12.65.100
What does Alaska Statutes § 12.65.100 cover?
Section 12.65.100 ("Unclaimed bodies.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 12.65.100?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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