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Why is a body brought to the coroner's office?
The remains of deceased persons are brought to the Coroner's
Office because California State Law requires the coroner to
investigate deaths of persons dying from criminal violence, by
accident, by suicide, sudden unexpected deaths (without
attending physician), any suspicious or unusual manner, or when
the decedent is unidentified.
What is an autopsy?
An autopsy is a systematic examination by a Pathologist of the
body of a deceased person for the purpose of determining the
cause of death. A record is made of the findings including
microscopic and toxicology laboratory tests.
When is an autopsy performed?
Not all cases that are transported to the coroner's office are
autopsied. Cases where no "foul play" is suspected and
evidence of natural death is present, the coroner will decide
whether an autopsy is required.
How will the body be released?
Routinely, the coroner releases the body to a licensed funeral
director. The next-of-kin of the decedent should notify a
funeral director who will arrange the transportation for the
decedent to the funeral home and obtain the necessary documents
for burial or cremation.
For additional questions, contact Detective Tom Keylon at 831-636-4080 or via email
tkeylon@sbcsheriff.org.
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