(1) The medical examiner shall perform an autopsy to:
(a) aid in the discovery and prosecution of a crime;
(b) protect an innocent person accused of a crime; and
(c) disclose hazards to public health.
(2) The medical examiner may perform an autopsy:
(a) to aid in the administration of civil justice in life and accident insurance problems in accordance with Title 34A, Chapter 2, Workers' Compensation Act; and
(b) in other cases involving questions of civil liability.