No. 38420 (5-year Review): Rule R448-20. Access to Medical Examiner Reports

DAR File No.: 38420
Filed: 04/07/2014 05:45:02 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

The rule is authorized by Section 26-1-5. It establishes who may, under the provisions of Subsection 26-4-17(3), access medical examiner reports generated in the investigation of a death.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No comments were received during the last five years.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The rule clarifies the definition of "next-of kin" and "legal representative" for the purposes of who may obtain records from the Office of the Medical Examiner. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Health
Disease Control and Prevention, Medical Examiner
48 N MEDICAL DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84113-1105

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Todd Grey at the above address, by phone at 801-584-8410, by FAX at 801-584-8435, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

04/07/2014

Authorized by:

David Patton, Executive Director

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