(1200) Coroner Division

The Coroner Division is an investigative unit is responsible for the statutory duties of the Coroner. Those duties include investigation into the circumstances all deaths falling within the Coroner’s jurisdiction to determine the identity of the deceased, the cause of death, the manner of death, and the date and time of death. Investigations are conducted countywide on all homicides, suicides, accidents, suspicious and unexplained deaths. Other duties include notifying the next of kin, safeguarding personal property, collection of evidence, and completion of mandatory records and documents.

• Worked with County OES to secure funding to increase morgue capacity
• Our strong relationship with the Santa Clara County ME’s Office provided us with means to obtain quick identification of skeletal remains giving the family closure
• Following the identification of skeletal remains, partnered with Salinas Police Department in a homicide investigation resulting in the arrest of two individuals

• Cost of indigent burials
• Increased cost of toxicology

• Continue relationship with Serenity Transport and Santa Clara County Medical Examiner