19-4301C — RELEASE OF BODY


                                  TITLE  19
                              CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
                                  CHAPTER 43
                              CORONER'S INQUESTS
    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.