Medical Examiner
Department Description
The Medical Examiner determines the cause and manner of death and makes such examinations, investigations, and autopsies as deemed necessary or as shall be requested by the State Attorney, as specified in Section 406.11, Florida Statutes. Funds are provided for cadaver transport and commissions, fees, and costs.
Core Services
The Medical Examiner is a forensic pathology physician, appointed by the Governor, to investigate violent, suspicious, or unnatural deaths. The Medical Examiner's primary responsibility is determining the cause and manner of death in such cases. The Medical Examiner is independent of every law enforcement agency, hospital, or local government and provides forensic services under annual contract.