Arkansas § 13-6-404 - Conveyance of exhumed remains.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 13-6-404 — Conveyance of exhumed remains., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-6-404. Conveyance of exhumed remains.
If human skeletal burial remains are exhumed for relocation, then at the request of a direct descendant, that of a specific church, or that of a Native American tribal group recognized by the United States Government who can provide written or scientific documentation of such descent, or of direct church or tribal affiliation with the human skeletal burial remains, the human skeletal burial remains will be conveyed to such an individual or entity. If human skeletal remains are conveyed to an individual or entity under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, burial furniture exhumed with the human skeletal remains shall be conveyed to the individual or entity. By consultation with the groups mentioned in subsection (a) of this section, scientific studies may be undertaken.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 13-6-404
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 13-6-404 cover?
Section 13-6-404 ("Conveyance of exhumed remains.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. 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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