Section 26B-8-216 - Release of body for funeral preparations(1)(a) Where a body is held for investigation or autopsy under this chapter or for a medical investigation permitted by law, the body shall, if requested by the person given priority under Section 58-9-602, be released for funeral preparations no later than 24 hours after the arrival at the office of the medical examiner or regional medical facility.(b) An extension may be ordered only by a district court.(2) The right and duty to control the disposition of a deceased person is governed by Sections 58-9-601 through 58-9-606.Renumbered from § 26-4-16 and amended by Chapter 306, 2023 General Session ,§ 225, eff. 5/3/2023.Amended by Chapter 144, 2007 General Session.