Jan 28, 2026 · The Department of Medical Examiner is an independent investigative agency that annually performs medicolegal death investigation of over 13,000 cases involving certain types 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 hold will not be …

CAUSE OF DEATH: The cause of death is the underlying medical condition, disease, injury or poison (alcohol, drug or toxic substance) that led to the death of a person, generally determined by medical …

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 …

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 hospital and nursing home personnel with general and specific information concerning those cases that come under the jurisdiction of the County of Los Angeles …

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The Medical Examiner Forensic Science Laboratory conducts a comprehensive scientific investigation into the cause and manner of any sudden, suspicious or violent death occurring in 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 Medical Examiner's concern is to determine cause and manner of death. Determining the cause of death in a person may help identify family histories, contagious disease, and help prevent further …