This information is presented to provide mortuary and crematory personnel with general and specific information concerning those cases that come under the jurisdiction of the County of …

Our Process Jurisdiction (Why is the Department of Medical Examiner involved) State law instructs the Department of Medical Examiner to inquire into and determine the circumstances, …

November 24, 2025 – At 10:54 a.m. on Friday, November 21, the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner (Department) received a court order, initiated by the Los …

This information is presented to provide hospital and nursing home personnel with general and specific information concerning those cases that come under the jurisdiction of the County of …

This site is a search of Medical Examiner cases only. 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 …

What do I do now? Select a funeral home and inform the Funeral Director that the death is being handled by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. Ask them to …

January 7, 2025 – The next of kin for decedents seen by the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner (DME) will not be charged transportation and storage fees the DME …

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For Landlords and Property Owners Medical Examiner Seals and Public Administrator Seals Upon completion of a death investigation at a residence or place of business, the Medical …

The California State Government Code and Health & Safety Code require that the Coroner be notified whenever a person dies and their death is the result of criminal means or other …