Medical Jurisprudence, Forensic medicine and Toxicology. Vol. 1

by R. A. Witthaus; Tracy C. Becker

And may order a chemical analysis of remains, etc. (Code, sec. 6,150).

Body to be buried, if not claimed by relatives, etc., at public expense if necessary (Code, sec. 6,160).

Wilfully and improperly exposing or abandoning a dead body is a misdemeanor (Code, sec. 5,658).

Removing or purchasing dead bodies without authority is a misdemeanor (Code, secs. 5,659, 5,660).

Body of deceased convict to be buried unless claimed by friends (Code, sec. 6,402).

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Justice of the peace to hold inquest, etc. (Code Crim. P., art. 988 et seq.).

And may disinter the body for such inquisition (Code Crim. P., art. 989).

Removal, etc., of dead body from grave without authority is punishable (Code, art. 345).