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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 49A.117 — DUTY TO TAKE CHARGE OF BODY IN ABSENCE OF NEXT OF KIN OR LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE

CR § 49A.117Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 49A. DEATH INQUESTS · Art. C. INQUESTS BY MEDICAL EXAMINER

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In the absence of a next of kin or a legal representative of the deceased person, the medical examiner, or the medical examiner's authorized deputy, shall take charge of the person's body and all property found with the body. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 202 (H.B. 1610), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2027. Text of article effective on April 01, 2027

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 49A.117 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.