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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.
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County government · Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz 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

Santa Cruz County · Santa Cruz — coroner (opens in a new tab)

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Hate Crime Statistics Jail Inspection Report Media Releases Medical Examiner Data Portal Office of Inspector General Report OIG Responses Sheriff’s Office Policy Sheriff’s Office Corrections Policy AB 481 Training Records Monthly Agency Statistics 21st Century Policing Archive Coroner Stat

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Santa Cruz — coroner release and report proceduresOfficial instructions

Read the coroner instructions for signed next-of-kin authorization, property appointments, reports and separately described charges. The phone contact is for Coroner investigations and property, separate from sheriff dispatch.

Source checked October 26, 2026

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

Coroner — Actual coroner public instructions

The Santa Cruz Coroner Request for Release of Remains or Property form must be signed by next of kin prior to release. The signed form may be faxed or emailed prior to arrival.

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County government · Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz 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

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

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Skip to Navigation Skip to main content Santa Cruz County Display Menu Santa Cruz County Home District Attorney Home DA Subpoena Information DA's Office Office Locations FAQs Contact us Criminal Prosecutions Anatomy of a Prosecution Anatomy Of A Jury Trial Orientation t

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County government · Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz 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

Santa Cruz County probation · Santa Cruz — probation (opens in a new tab)

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ll Business Development Center Surplus Sales Visiting About Santa Cruz County Conference & Visitors Council Weather Santa Cruz County Home Probation Department Home Divisions Programs Reports Resources Media Jobs Contact Us DJJ Realignment JJCC SB823 Subcommittee JJCC Meeting Agendas CCP D

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County government · Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz 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

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

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arings, Meetings, & Events Nov 12 Meet the Public Defender (Santa Cruz) 12:00 PM 420 May Ave, Santa Cruz Meet the Public Defender (Santa Cruz) Nov 12 Clean Slate Project (Santa Cruz) 4:00 PM 420 May Avenue, Santa Cruz Clean Slate Project (Santa Cruz) Nov 26 Meet the Public Defender (Watson

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