Warren County Coroner

Frequently Asked Questions

WHY IS A DEATH REPORTED TO THE CORONER'S OFFICE?
WHEN IS AN AUTOPSY PERFORMED?
DOES THE CORONER NEED PERMISSION FROM THE NEXT-OF-KIN FOR AN AUTOPSY?
WHAT IS AN AUTOPSY AND IS THERE A CHARGE FOR IT?
HOW WILL THE BODY BE RELEASED?
HOW CAN A FUNERAL DIRECTOR BE SELECTED?
WHERE MAY CLOTHING OF THE DECEASED BE LOCATED?
HOW CAN THE PERSONAL EFFECTS AND OTHER VALUABLES OF THE DECEASED BE OBTAINED?
WHEN WILL THE AUTOPSY BE COMPLETED?
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR A DEATH RULING TO BE MADE?
HOW CAN CORONER RECORDS BE OBTAINED?
WHERE CAN COPIES OF THE DEATH CERTIFICATE BE OBTAINED?