Coroners Office

For cases where the cause of death previously was pending.

Coroners office. Coroners often possess both legal and medical qualifications but the office is sometimes filled by laypersons including undertakers sheriffs and justices of the peace. Appointments may be available on a limited basis. Contact ome at 602 506 3322 for assistance.

Basic information for medical examiner cases is provided for the previous three years. Therefore our lobby is closed to the general public until further notice. Office of the medical examiner coroner services provided.

Opiate collaborative heroin initiative the cuyahoga county medical examiner s office is a public service agency responsible for the investigation of violent suspicious and sudden and unexpected deaths such as overdose deaths including those due to opiates and heroin. In medieval times english coroners were crown officials who held financial powers and conducted some judicial investigations in order to counterbalance the power of sheriffs. Depending on the jurisdiction the coroner may adjudge the cause of death personall.

The new york city office of chief medical examiner ocme conducts independent investigations using advanced forensic science in the service of families communities and the criminal justice system. The clark county office of the coroner medical examiner ccocme investigates all deaths caused by any criminal means violence suicide and any unattended death whatever the cause. Our work provides answers for those affected by sudden and traumatic loss and helps protect public health.

Once cause of death is listed please allow 7 10 business days before contacting office of vital registration for an amended death certificate. Information relating to unattended unusual violent or accidental deaths. The office of the medical examiner cares about the health of our customers employees and the community.

The ccocme provides identification performs autopsies or medical examinations locates next of kin and carries out any other requirements regarding deaths that fall under its jurisdiction. A coroner is a government official who is empowered to conduct or order an inquest into the manner or cause of death and to investigate or confirm the identity of an unknown person who has been found dead within the coroner s jurisdiction. The sacramento county coroner s office is designed to help you by providing important information about what you should know if you are faced with the loss of a loved one.