Policy of the Schleicher County justice of the peace under Health and Safety Code section 716.004 for requests to cremate within the 48-hour period after the time of death: waiver requests are submitted in person.
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Rahegyn Franke Justice of the Peace Schleicher County P.O. Box 536 Eldorado, TX 76936 (325) 853-2766 Cremation Authorization Request Policy In accordance with §716.004 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, the following policy has been adopted by this court to request cremation of human remains within the 48-hour period following the time of death indicated on the death certificate. Requests for
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9 verbatim requirements from 4th Circuit Administrative Order 1997-10.
6 verbatim requirements from 4th Circuit Administrative Order 1997-13.
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