Arizona § 36-832 - Authorization for post-mortem examination

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-832 — Authorization for post-mortem examination, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 36-832. Authorization for post-mortem examination

A. In addition to the provisions set forth in section 11-597, whichever of the following assumes custody of the body for purposes of burial may give permission to a licensed physician to conduct a post-mortem examination:

1. Father.

2. Mother.

3. Husband.

4. Wife.

5. Adult child.

6. Guardian.

7. Next of kin.

B. In the absence of any of the persons named in subsection A of this section, a friend or one charged with the responsibility of burial may give permission to a licensed physician to conduct a post-mortem examination.

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Section 36-832 ("Authorization for post-mortem examination") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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