Responsibilities
The Coroner's Office
investigates all sudden and/or unattended deaths throughout the County.
Through an investigation, a determination is made as to the cause and
the manner of death.
Other responsibilities of the Coroner's Office include:
Initiating death certificates
Notifying family members of deaths
Distributing accurate and timely information to family members, police agencies, health care professionals, insurance companies, and the public through the media
Assisting mortuaries in facilitating a prompt funeral