1. If the condition of the sick inmate reaches a critical level where his death is feared, based on what is stated in the medical report, the penal and correctional institution must take the initiative to notify his family and permit them to visit him without being bound by the official visiting hours stipulated in the Executive Regulation of this Decree Law. 2. In all cases, the inmate may not be buried before notifying the Public Prosecution of the death and its cause, and obtaining permission from it for burial. 3. The Executive Regulation of this Decree Law shall determine the procedures for dealing with the inmate who dies due to natural or pathological causes, or as a result of an accident, assault, suicide, or execution, and the procedures for his burial.
Interpretation and application must be checked against the official text and current version.