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Coroner or medical examiner office in California

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In California, 58 county departments publish 84 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (14), appointments (8), documents (4), eligibility (1) and payment methods (1). 48 counties have a page for it below.

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  • A district attorney prosecutes cases; a public defender provides defense services under the applicable appointment process.
  • Use the official office instructions to confirm eligibility, jurisdiction and the correct service contact.
  • Coroner and medical examiner office information does not include person-level death records or searches.

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Kern County Sheriff's Office

Coroner or medical examiner

Coroner’s Section — Kern office information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read the sheriff’s actual Coroner Section information and use the coroner office contact. This is distinct from the court-appointed medical-expert role.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Kern County Sheriff · Kern County Sheriff — coroner (opens in a new tab)

Coroners Section | Kern County Sheriff’s Office — Actual statutory coroner role and office contact

In Kern County, the Sheriff is elected to serve as the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator with each role having distinct authorities and functions.

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