19-4301C. RELEASE OF BODY. Where a body is held for investigation or autopsy under this act the coroner shall, if requested by next of kin, release the body for funeral preparation not later than 24 hours after death or discovery of the body, whichever is later. Any district judge may ex parte order the 24 hour period extended upon a showing of reasonable cause by the prosecuting attorney by petition supported by affidavit.
History:
[I.C., sec. 19-4301C, as added by 1961, ch. 262, sec. 5, p. 459.]
Structure Idaho Code
Chapter 43 - CORONER’S INQUESTS
Section 19-4301 - COUNTY CORONER TO INVESTIGATE DEATHS.
Section 19-4301A - DEATHS TO BE REPORTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS AND CORONER.
Section 19-4301B - PERFORMANCE OF AUTOPSIES.
Section 19-4301C - RELEASE OF BODY.
Section 19-4301D - CORONER TO MAKE REPORTS.
Section 19-4302 - JURORS TO BE SWORN.
Section 19-4303 - EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES.
Section 19-4304 - COMPELLING ATTENDANCE OF WITNESSES.
Section 19-4305 - VERDICT OF JURY.
Section 19-4306 - REDUCTION OF TESTIMONY TO WRITING.
Section 19-4307 - TRANSMISSION OF TESTIMONY TO MAGISTRATE.
Section 19-4308 - WARRANT FOR ARREST OF ACCUSED.