N.D. Cent. Code § 11-19.1-15
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11-19.1-15. Notice of next of kin, disposition of personal belongings - Disposition of body when next of kin cannot be found
Official statutory text
11-19.1-15. Notice of next of kin, disposition of personal belongings - Disposition of
body when next of kin cannot be found.
The coroner of the county in which a death is discovered shall take charge of the case and
ensure that relatives or friends of the deceased individual, if known, are notified as soon as
possible, giving details of the death and disposition of the deceased individual. If the relatives or
friends of the deceased are unknown, the coroner shall dispose of the personal effects and
body in the following manner:
1. After using such clothing as may be necessary in the final disposition of the body, the
remaining personal effects of the deceased must be turned over to law enforcement
for appropriate disposition.
2. The remains must be:
a. Disposed of in accordance with section 23-06-14; or
b. Otherwise disposed of in accordance with the laws governing final disposition of
residents within the state who are indigent.
body when next of kin cannot be found.
The coroner of the county in which a death is discovered shall take charge of the case and
ensure that relatives or friends of the deceased individual, if known, are notified as soon as
possible, giving details of the death and disposition of the deceased individual. If the relatives or
friends of the deceased are unknown, the coroner shall dispose of the personal effects and
body in the following manner:
1. After using such clothing as may be necessary in the final disposition of the body, the
remaining personal effects of the deceased must be turned over to law enforcement
for appropriate disposition.
2. The remains must be:
a. Disposed of in accordance with section 23-06-14; or
b. Otherwise disposed of in accordance with the laws governing final disposition of
residents within the state who are indigent.
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