The Coroner’s Office is the legal/medical office mandated by the Statutes of the State of Illinois to investigate and assist in the determination of the manner and cause of deaths occurring within Lake County. The Coroner directs independent medical and legal investigations of death cases that come under the jurisdiction of the office.
The Coroner's jurisdiction is determined by where a death actually occurs, not where a particular incident/accident happened that might have caused the death. An incident/accident may occur in one county, but if the victim is transported to a facility in another county and pronounced deceased, the jurisdiction lies where the actual pronouncement of death occurs.
The Lake County Coroner's Office is dedicated to providing the citizens of Lake County with timely medicolegal death investigations in a professional and courteous manner, while ensuring the highest level of compassion, dignity and respect for the deceased and their family. Through collaborative efforts and advances in technology and training, our efforts will serve those who can no longer serve themselves. We will also care for the living by providing historical data, identifying trends, and offering recommendations to help prevent deaths of similar circumstances.
