|
Office of the
Coroner
1960 Muir Rd. 
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2850
The Coroner Division's critical function and
responsibilities are to determine the medical cause and mode of death,
identification of the deceased through thorough examination, and the
receipt, examination, documentation and storage of personal effects. All
cases that require a medical examination are brought to the morgue where
a Pathologist examines them. Deputy Coroners investigate the scene of
death, remove the deceased and provide transportation to the morgue.
- The Coroner's Office operates from a central morgue facility.
|
- The Division contracts with Forensic Medical Group for autopsy
responsibilities.
|
- The Coroner also takes responsibility for notification of the
next of kin.
|
- The Division records and documents their findings in the Death
Certificate.
|
| 