# 49 CFR § 831.10: Autopsies and postmortem testing

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-831.10

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 831.10
- **Heading:** Autopsies and postmortem testing
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER VIII—NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD > PART 831—INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES > Subpart A—General

## Text

When a person dies as a result of having been involved in a transportation accident within the jurisdiction of the NTSB—
(a) The NTSB is authorized to obtain, with or without reimbursement, a copy of a report of autopsy performed by a State or local authority on such person.
(b) The NTSB may order an autopsy or other postmortem tests of any person as may be related to its investigation of a transportation accident. The IIC may direct that an autopsy or other test be performed if necessary for an investigation. Provisions of local law protecting religious beliefs with respect to autopsies shall be observed to the extent they are consistent with the needs of the investigation.

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 831.1 § 831.1 Applicability of this subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-831.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 831.2 § 831.2 Responsibility of the NTSB.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-831.2.md)
- [49 CFR § 831.3 § 831.3 Authority of Directors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-831.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 831.4 § 831.4 Nature of investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-831.4.md)
- [49 CFR § 831.5 § 831.5 Priority of NTSB investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-831.5.md)
- [49 CFR § 831.6 § 831.6 Request to withhold information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-831.6.md)
- [49 CFR § 831.7 § 831.7 Representation during an interview.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-831.7.md)
- [49 CFR § 831.8 § 831.8 Investigator-in-charge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-831.8.md)
- [49 CFR § 831.9 § 831.9 Authority during investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-831.9.md)
- [49 CFR § 831.10 § 831.10 Autopsies and postmortem testing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-831.10.md)
- [49 CFR § 831.11 § 831.11 Parties to the investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-831.11.md)
- [49 CFR § 831.12 § 831.12 Access to and release of wreckage, records, mail, and cargo.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-831.12.md)
- [49 CFR § 831.13 § 831.13 Provision and dissemination of investigative information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-831.13.md)
- [49 CFR § 831.14 § 831.14 Proposed findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-831.14.md)

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