Utah Code 26B-8-213. Autopsies — When authorized

(1) The medical examiner shall perform an autopsy to:

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Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
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
Person: means :
     (24)(a) an individual;
     (24)(b) an association;
     (24)(c) an institution;
     (24)(d) a corporation;
     (24)(e) a company;
     (24)(f) a trust;
     (24)(g) a limited liability company;
     (24)(h) a partnership;
     (24)(i) a political subdivision;
     (24)(j) a government office, department, division, bureau, or other body of government; and
     (24)(k) any other organization or entity. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5

(1)(a) aid in the discovery and prosecution of a crime;

(1)(b) protect an innocent person accused of a crime; and

(1)(c) disclose hazards to public health.

(2) The medical examiner may perform an autopsy:

(2)(a) to aid in the administration of civil justice in life and accident insurance problems in accordance with Title 34A, Chapter 2, Workers’ Compensation Act; and

(2)(b) in other cases involving questions of civil liability.