Oklahoma § 63-93 - Autopsies - Request of chief medical examiner or district
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 63-93 — Autopsies - Request of chief medical examiner or district, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-93. Autopsies - Request of chief medical examiner or district
attorney or consent of Anatomical Board required.
It is unlawful for any person or persons to perform an autopsy
on any dead human body mentioned in this article, except at the
request of the Chief Medical Examiner or a district attorney of the
county where such body is located, without the written, telegraphic
or telephonic consent of the executive director of the Anatomical
Board, or the Board’s agent. Such telegraphic or telephonic consent
shall be verified by written consent.
Added by Laws 1935, p. 58, § 3, emerg. eff. April 16, 1935; Laws
2006, c. 114, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 63-93
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 63-93 cover?
Section 63-93 ("Autopsies - Request of chief medical examiner or district") 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 § 63-93?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 63-93 apply to my situation?
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