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June 28, 2023

New Name, Same Great Service: County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner Drops “Coroner” from Official Name; Department Seal, Position Titles Updated

New Name, Same Great Service: County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner Drops “Coroner” from Official Name; Department Seal, Position Titles Updated https://me.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Press-Release-Photo-Name-Change.png 940 788 Medical Examiner Medical Examiner //me.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Option4.png June 28, 2023 June 28, 2023

June 28, 2023 – The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner will now be called the County…

March 7, 2023

Dr. Odey C. Ukpo Appointed as Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner

Dr. Odey C. Ukpo Appointed as Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner https://me.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/odey-ukpo-1024x577.jpg 1024 577 Medical Examiner Medical Examiner //me.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Option4.png March 7, 2023 March 7, 2023

Dr. Odey C. Ukpo Appointed as Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner On March 7, 2023, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors…

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March 1, 2023

Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner Releases Statement Underscoring Independent Approach to Death Investigations

Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner Releases Statement Underscoring Independent Approach to Death Investigations https://me.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/BCA_6205-1024x682.jpg 1024 682 Medical Examiner Medical Examiner //me.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Option4.png March 1, 2023 March 6, 2023

(en Español) March 1, 2023 – The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner released the following statement in…

March 15, 2022

DMEC Forensic Pathology Fellowship Presentation at USCAP Annual Conference

DMEC Forensic Pathology Fellowship Presentation at USCAP Annual Conference https://me.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Untitled-design-1-1024x731.jpg 1024 731 Medical Examiner Medical Examiner //me.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Option4.png March 15, 2022 March 15, 2022

March 15, 2022 - The Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner will be hosting a table at the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology’s (USCAP) annual conference to promote it's Forensic Pathology Fellowship.

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September 29, 2021

The Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner reopens facility to the public

The Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner reopens facility to the public https://me.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/BCA_6199-1024x682.jpg 1024 682 Medical Examiner Medical Examiner //me.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Option4.png September 29, 2021 October 1, 2021

Oct. 1, 2021 - Due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department is enforcing strict health protocols to maintain staff and visitor safety.

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Medical Examiner
1104 N. Mission Road
Los Angeles, CA 90033

Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
(323) 343-0512

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(323) 343-0714