Ocean County Medical Examiner in Ocean County, New Jersey

This medical examiner or coroner's office conducts death investigations and provides forensic documentation for qualifying deaths in the jurisdiction. Ocean County Medical Examiner is located at 175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River, NJ. 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 Ocean County Medical Examiner

The Ocean County Medical Examiner, located in Toms River, NJ, keeps death records for individuals who passed away in Toms River. 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 Ocean County police and sheriff's offices to investigate suspicious or violent deaths. The Ocean County Medical Examiner creates death records that can be used in criminal investigations, to resolve insurance claims, or to monitor Toms River 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