New Jersey § 52:17b-219
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:17b-219, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:17b-219.
a. After performing any death scene investigation, as deemed appropriate under the
circumstances, the official with custody of the human remains shall ensure that the
human remains are delivered to the appropriate county or intercounty medical examiner. b. Any county or intercounty medical examiner with custody of human remains that are not identified within 24
hours of discovery shall promptly notify the Missing Persons Unit of the location
of those remains. c. If the county or intercounty medical examiner with custody of remains cannot determine whether or not the remains
found are human, the medical examiner shall so notify the Missing Persons Unit.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:17b-219
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:17b-219 cover?
Section 52:17b-219 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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