Pennsylvania § 13922 - Prohibition on moving a body.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 13922 — Prohibition on moving a body., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13922. Prohibition on moving a body.
(a) Moving a body.--Except as provided under subsection (b), if a coroner has jurisdiction to investigate the facts and circumstances of death, the body and the surroundings of the body shall be left untouched until either of the following occurs:
(1) The coroner has conducted an initial investigation of the scene of death, including viewing and photographing the scene in the manner that most fully discloses how the individual died.
(2) The coroner directs or authorizes the touching of the body and the surroundings of the body except as provided by law or as circumstances may require.
(b) Exception.--A body on a public thoroughfare or other place may be moved if necessary for the administration of emergency care and as a precaution against a traffic accident or another serious consequence that may reasonably be anticipated if the body was left in place. The removal of the body shall be done in a manner as to not substantially destroy or alter possible evidence.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 13922
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 13922 cover?
Section 13922 ("Prohibition on moving a body.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 13922?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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