Utah Code 26B-8-209. Certification of cause of death
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For details, see Utah Code § 76-3-204
Attorney's Note
Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class B misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-8-209
- Medical examiner: means the state medical examiner appointed pursuant to Section
26B-8-202 or a deputy appointed by the medical examiner. See Utah Code 26B-8-201
(1)(a) For a death under any of the circumstances described in Section 26B-8-205, only the medical examiner or the medical examiner’s designee may certify the cause of death.
(1)(b) An individual who knowingly certifies the cause of death in violation of Subsection (1)(a) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
(2)
(2)(a) For a death described in Section 26B-8-205, an individual may not knowingly give false information, with the intent to mislead, to the medical examiner or the medical examiner’s designee.
(2)(b) A violation of Subsection (2)(a) is a class B misdemeanor.