Oklahoma § 21-1160 - Persons entitled to custody of body
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1160 — Persons entitled to custody of body, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1160. Persons entitled to custody of body
The person charged by law with the duty of burying the body of a
deceased person is entitled to the custody of such body for the
purpose of burying it, except that in the cases in which an inquest
is required by law to be held upon a dead body, the officer holding
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the inquest is entitled to its custody until such inquest has been
completed.
R.L.1910, § 2455.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1160
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1160 cover?
Section 21-1160 ("Persons entitled to custody of body") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 21-1160?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-1160 apply to my situation?
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