Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner Department in Miami-Dade County, Florida

This medical examiner or coroner's office conducts death investigations and provides forensic documentation for qualifying deaths in the jurisdiction. Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner Department is located at 1851 Northwest 10th Avenue, Miami, FL. Families contacting the office about a case should have the deceased's full name, date of death, and case number ready. Designate one family contact person to communicate with the office for consistent and efficient information exchange.

About Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner Department

The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner Department, located in Miami, FL, keeps death records for individuals who passed away in Miami. The Coroner and Medical Examiner determines a deceased person's time and cause of death, often in the case of sudden or unexpected deaths. The office identifies bodies, notifies the next of kin, and returns personal belongings to the family. They also work with Miami-Dade County police and sheriff's offices to investigate suspicious or violent deaths. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner Department creates death records that can be used in criminal investigations, to resolve insurance claims, or to monitor Miami public health.

• Death investigation case status and estimated completion timeline
• Body release procedures and next of kin identification requirements
• Requesting autopsy reports, toxicology results, and investigation records
• Death certificate cause of death information and amendment procedures