Coroner

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Mission

The mission of the Coroner is to:

  • Investigate sudden, unexplained, violent, or suspicious deaths occurring in the County to determine:
    • Cause of death
    • Manner of death
    • Whether criminal activity was involved
  • Provide information regarding findings to the family of the deceased and investigating agencies
  • Protect the property of the deceased
  • Preserve the confidentiality of all information received

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  1. Does the Coroner investigate every death?
  2. Is an autopsy always necessary in a Coroner's case?
  3. Must the family give permission for an autopsy to be done?
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