In cases with no criminological beckground or suspicion, the dead body is the property of______________?
Correct answer: D. Heirs
- A. The state
- B. None of above
- C. Both A and B
- D. Heirs
Explanation
In the absence of suspected crime, custody of the deceased generally passes to the heirs, who may arrange burial or cremation. The State assumes control mainly when an investigation, post-mortem, or other legal inquiry is required.
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