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The Medical Examiner's website is where you can learn about the department, your case, the services we provide and more.

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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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January 7, 2025

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

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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.

February 29, 2024

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 https://me.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1104A-1024x610.jpg 1024 610 Medical Examiner Medical Examiner //me.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Option4.png February 29, 2024 February 29, 2024

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

December 6, 2023

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

Department of Medical Examiner Discovers Pattern of Unhoused Targeted in Murder Cases https://me.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/WhiteSeal_BlueBackground1.png 972 682 Medical Examiner Medical Examiner //me.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Option4.png December 6, 2023 December 6, 2023

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

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

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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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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