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County government · Merced

Merced County Sheriff's Office

Coroner or medical examiner

Coroner or medical examiner — official informationOfficial instructions

Read the official coroner office information and contact the appropriate service unit.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Merced County coroner · Merced — coroner (opens in a new tab)

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And When A Death Investigation Takes Place Organization The Merced County Sheriff Coroner’s Office introduces Forensic Pathologist Mark A. Super M.D. Dr. Super attended St. Mary’s Central High School in Bismarck, North Dakota, and then attended the University of North Dakota at Grand Folks

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Merced — family funeral-home release guidanceOfficial instructions

Read the county coroner FAQ. It directs the legal next of kin to choose the funeral home or mortuary that will receive their loved one.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Merced County Sheriff's Office · Merced County Sheriff's Office — coroner information (opens in a new tab)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | Merced County, CA - Official Website — Actual coroner public instructions

As the legal next of kin you need to first choose a funeral home or mortuary that you want your loved one to be released to.

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County government · Merced

Merced County District Attorney

Official county district attorney office information. Confirm the appropriate contact, jurisdiction and any appointment or representation requirements with the provider.

district attorney — official informationOfficial instructions

Read the official district attorney office information and contact the appropriate service unit.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Merced County district attorney · Merced — district attorney (opens in a new tab)

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s in current month. View All Events /Calendar.aspx Facebook Merced County District Attorney 11,492 followers Follow PageFollowed Share County of Merced Adult & Aging Services Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Child Support Services Community & Economic Development District Attorney Fir

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County government · Merced

Merced County Probation Department

Official county probation office information. Confirm the appropriate contact, jurisdiction and any appointment or representation requirements with the provider.

probation — official informationOfficial instructions

Read the official probation office information and contact the appropriate service unit.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Merced County probation · Merced — probation (opens in a new tab)

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s in current month. View All Events /Calendar.aspx Facebook Merced County Probation 3,460 followers Follow PageFollowed Share County of Merced Adult & Aging Services Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Child Support Services Community & Economic Development District Attorney Fire / OES F

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County government · Merced

Merced County Public Defender

Official county public defender office information. Confirm the appropriate contact, jurisdiction and any appointment or representation requirements with the provider.

public defender — official informationOfficial instructions

Read the official public defender office information and contact the appropriate service unit.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Merced County public defender · Merced — public defender (opens in a new tab)

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.. Home Services Departments & Services H-Z Public Defender Merced County Public Defender The Public Defender’s Office is now open during regular business hours. Office appointments for misdemeanor cases are currently still being conducted by phone. Please call the office to contact your A

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