2108.50 Consent to autopsy or post-mortem examination. - Ohio Statutes

2108.50 Consent to autopsy or post-mortem examination.

(A) Subject to section 2108.521 of the Revised Code, an autopsy or post-mortem examination may be performed upon the body of a deceased person by a licensed physician or surgeon if consent has been given by the person who has the right of disposition under section 2108.70 or 2108.81 of the Revised Code.

(B) Consent to an autopsy or post-mortem examination given under this section may be revoked only by the person executing the consent and in the same manner as required for execution of consent under this section.

Effective Date: 01-30-2004; 10-12-2006