Coroner's Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Coroner are to ensure that the proper scientific studies are performed:
  • Autopsy
  • Toxicology tests
  • Microscopic examinations
  • Bacteriology
  • X-rays
  • Fingerprinting
  • Taking and gathering reports
  • Notification of death to families
  • On-scene investigation
  • Photographing
  • Transportation of victims assuring chain of evidence security
  • Evidence collecting
  • Dental examination and identification
  • Meeting with survivors
  • Presiding at inquests
  • Issuance of Death Certificates and Cremation Permits
Cooperating with:
  • Medical agencies
  • Funeral Directors
  • Law enforcement agencies
  • Fire & Rescue Departments
And others…