Glossary of Terms Autopsy also known as a post-mortem examination, necropsy (particularly as to non-human bodies), autopsia cadaverum, or obduction — is a highly specialized surgical …

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, …

Jan 7, 2025 · Welcome The Medical Examiner's website is where you can learn about the department, your case, the services we provide and more. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR …

June 2, 2025 – The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner (DME) determined the cause of death for 34-year-old celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero, Jr. as Pneumocystis …

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 …

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

Port of Entry letters may be requested by Funeral Directors for authorization to ship a body out of the country. Port of Entry letters may be requested by telephone number 323.343.0520 from …

February 29, 2024 - The Department of Medical Examiner (DME) is pleased to announce the official completion of the transition to the new department name, with the deployment of the …

February 19, 2025 - The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner determined the cause of death for 39-year-old journalist and news anchor Chauncy Cortez Glover as acute …

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 …