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Using forensic science to provide independent death investigation for communities and public health & safety, as well as reduce preventable deaths.

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By state law it is the responsibility of the department to inquire into and determine the circumstances, manner and cause of deaths which fall within its jurisdiction. These deaths include any suspected homicide, suicide, or accidental deaths.

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County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner Regains Full Accreditation

 County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner Regains Full Accreditation 940 788 County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner

January 28, 2026 – Full accreditation is restored to the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner (DME) from the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME), following nearly a decade under provisional…

Pilot Program Waiving Transportation, Storage Fees Becomes Permanent After Board Approval

 Pilot Program Waiving Transportation, Storage Fees Becomes Permanent After Board Approval 1024 768 County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner

  January 7, 2025 – The next of kin for decedents seen by the County of Los Angeles Department of…

New signage is displayed on the side of one of the department buildings with the new department name.

The Department of Medical Examiner Announces New Email Addresses, Website URL and Position Titles to Reflect New Department Name

 The Department of Medical Examiner Announces New Email Addresses, Website URL and Position Titles to Reflect New Department Name 1024 610 County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner

  February 29, 2024 – The Department of Medical Examiner (DME) is pleased to announce the official completion of the transition…

Department of Medical Examiner Discovers Pattern of Unhoused Targeted in Murder Cases

 Department of Medical Examiner Discovers Pattern of Unhoused Targeted in Murder Cases 972 682 County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner

  December 6, 2023 – On Thursday, Nov. 30, medical examiners at the Department of Medical Examiner (DME) noticed a…

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 940 788 County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner

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

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Contact Information

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

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

After Business Hours:

(323) 343-0714