N.D. Cent. Code § 11-19.1-14
11-19.1-14. Disinterment of dead bodies
11-19.1-14. Disinterment of dead bodies
Whenever in the opinion of the state's attorney and either the sheriff or coroner it is deemed
necessary, the state's attorney or coroner shall have authority to order the disinterment of any
dead body within their county and to authorize the removal of such body under the supervision
of the coroner for the purpose of examination and autopsy.