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.
April 27, 2021 - FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.
Feb. 22, 2021 - Retired Justice Candace Cooper submitted her findings.
Jan. 22, 2021 - In partnership with the honorable Justice Candace Cooper, DMEC will conduct its inquest in the death of Fred Williams on Jan. 28.
Jan. 15, 2021 - Retired Justice Candace Cooper submitted her findings.
Dec. 18, 2020 - This is the department’s second inquest in more than 30 years.
Nov. 24, 2020 - In partnership with the honorable Justice Candace Cooper, DMEC will conduct its inquest in the death of Andres Guardado Pineda beginning November 30 and, if necessary, continue to December 1.
Nov. 10, 2020 - State law permits the Medical Examiner-Coroner to order a formal inquest any time there is a death of an individual in the County. The inquest supports the department's mission and purpose to provide independent, evidence-based death investigations and addresses the public’s interest in the death.
July 10, 2020 - The department is separate from any law enforcement agency in LA County and has the authority and discretion to make its own independent decisions on death investigations and the release of information.
July 10, 2020 - The cause of death for an 18-year-old man killed in Gardena last month is multiple gunshot wounds.
