Section 135.07. Disinterment.

 

(1)  No human remains that are buried or resting in a permanent vault may be disinterred, transported and reinterred unless a disinterment permit is first obtained from the coroner or medical examiner of the county in which the disinterment is to take place.

(2)  The coroner or medical examiner shall issue a disinterment permit, without requiring as a condition the presentation of a death certificate or report for final disposition, upon receipt of an order of a court of competent jurisdiction or upon receipt of a written application signed by the person in charge of the disinterment and by any person listed in s. 69.18 (4) (a) , Stats., in order of priority stated and under the stated conditions.

(3)  The disinterment permit shall constitute authorization to transport and reinter the disinterred remains.

History: Cr. Register, January, 1993, No. 445 , eff. 2-1-93; correction in (2) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register January 2009 No. 637 .