FAQs

How do I contact the coroner's office?

How do I obtain a copy of the autopsy report?

After the autopsy, when will the body be released?

Death Certificate - How and when do I obtain the death certificate?

How long does an autopsy take?

Is there a charge for the autopsy?

Why are autopsies performed?

How can I obtain the deceased's personal effects?

Are all deaths reported to the coroner?

Does the next of kin need to give permission before an autopsy is done?

How do I report a death?

What if I disagree with the coroner's decision to require an autopsy?

Should I call the police if I come across skeletal remains?

What is an autopsy?

What happens when a death is reported to the coroner's office?

Why is the coroner's office involved?

Will the coroner need to be there before the body is taken away?