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, manner, and …

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 Los Angeles …

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 announced …

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 Los Angeles …

The Medical Examiner-Coroner Public Services Division’s mission is to provide responsive, efficient, and fiscally conscientious technical decedent processing services in a professional and caring manner to …

The new ME-Coroner's website is where you can learn about the department, your case, the services we provide and more.

The new ME-Coroner's website is where you can learn about the department, your case, the services we provide and more.

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 notify us …

Actress and model Kim Porter, who passed away in her San Fernando Valley residence in November, was found to have died from lobar pneumonia, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical …

Volunteer The Department of Medical Examiner is not currently accepting volunteer applications. What is a volunteer? A County volunteer is an individual who: (a) performs voluntary service in a County …