The county medical examiner or coroner is the official responsible for investigating all deaths within the county that fall under the office's jurisdiction, including violent deaths, accidents, suicides, and deaths without a physician in attendance. There are 2 Medical Coroner locations in Orange County, California.
County residents should know that not all deaths trigger a medical examiner investigation — deaths of individuals under a physician's care for a known terminal illness are typically certified by the treating physician and do not require coroner involvement.
List of Orange County, California Medical Coroner
Riverside County Coroner's Bureau - Perris Office
Riverside County Coroner's Bureau - Indio Office
Medical Coroner in near by County
Residents of Orange County who need autopsy reports or other death investigation records should submit a written request to the county medical examiner or coroner's office. Turnaround times vary depending on case complexity and toxicology testing requirements.
You may also find Medical Coroner locations in neighboring counties including San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Riverside.