Coroners

01

Perform medicolegal examinations and autopsies, conducting preliminary examinations of the body to identify victims, locate signs of trauma, and identify factors that would indicate time of death.

02

Inquire into the cause, manner, and circumstances of human deaths and establish the identities of deceased persons.

03

Complete death certificates, including the assignment of cause and manner of death.

04

Collect and document any pertinent medical history information.

05

Arrange for the next of kin to be notified of deaths.

06

Complete reports and forms required to finalize cases.

07

Observe, record, and preserve any objects or personal property related to deaths, including objects such as medication containers and suicide notes.

08

Inventory personal effects recovered from bodies, such as jewelry or wallets.

09

Observe and record the positions and conditions of bodies and related evidence.

10

Interview persons present at death scenes to obtain information useful in determining the manner of death.