Do all deaths get referred to the Coroner?

In most cases, a doctor or the police refer a death to the coroner. A death will be referred to the coroner if: it’s unexpected, such as the sudden death of a baby (cot death) it’s violent, unnatural or suspicious, such as a suicide or drug overdose.

What deaths are reported to the Coroner?

Deaths reported to a Coroner a doctor did not treat the person during their last illness. a doctor did not see or treat the person for the condition from which they died within 28 days of death. the cause of death was sudden, violent or unnatural such as an accident, or suicide. the cause of death was murder.

Is a coroner’s report public record?

Coroners reports are public record even in cases involving commission of a crime.

Can you find out a coroner’s report?

The majority of Coroner’s findings following an inquest are available to the public. However, individual documents in a coronial file are only available to persons or organisations with an appropriate interest in the coronial matter.

When to report death to the Office of the coroner?

The following types of death must be reported to the Office of the coroner regardless of the time period involved from the incident to the time of death if the person did not regain their health to a status equal to or better than their health at the time of the incident.

Is the Los Angeles County coroner a public record?

This is not a search of all deaths that occur in Los Angeles county. Cases where Next of Kin have not been notified or cases on Security Hold will not be displayed. Coroner Case information displayed or populated on this website is public record and is subject to disclosure by the California Public Records Act.

Is the medical examiner / coroner in Colorado a constitutional office?

The Medical Examiner/Coroner is a constitutional office pursuant to the Constitution of Colorado. Colorado Revised Statute, 30-10-606, defines which deaths are reportable to the Medical Examiner/Coroner’s Office.

How to report a death in Franklin County?

In order to report a death, call (614) 525-5290, give your name, agency and phone number and say “I wish to report a death”. Please consult the Franklin County Coroner’s Office in regard to any death about which you have any doubt or question. When jurisdiction is taken by the Coroner’s Office]