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Medical Examiner
Responsibilities
The Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office investigates sudden, unexpected, and unnatural fatalities in Orange County in order to ensure accurate cause and manner of death certification.
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FAQs
Discover the answers to frequently asked questions regarding the work of the Office of the Medical Examiner in Orange County.
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Grief Services in Orange County
The loss of a family member or friend may be overwhelming, particularly when sudden and unexpected.
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Policy & Procedure
View information on the types of cases that fall within the Medical Examiner’s jurisdiction, autopsies, autopsy reports, and death certificates.
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Religious Considerations
The Orange County Medical Examiner has a responsibility to investigate all sudden unnatural, unexpected, and suspicious deaths as mandated by state law. The Orange County Medical Examiner always takes family wishes very seriously and will attempt to honor their wishes whenever possible.
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RFQ for Medical Investigators
Gain an understanding of various request for qualifications for medical investigators.
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RFQs for Medical Examiners & More
Discover various documents regarding requests for qualifications from medical examiners, histopathologists, neuropathologists, and anthropologists.