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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

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

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Orange — coroner family property and reportsOfficial instructions

Read the coroner FAQ for property appointments, mortuary release authorization and report requests. Email report copies and transport charges are separate purposes.

Orange — reports by email after closure; separate from in-person copies

Coroner records are released only after a case is closed. You may submit a request electronically by emailing Coroner_Requests@ocsheriff.gov and reports will be returned via email at no charge.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

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

FAQs | Orange County California - Sheriff's Department — Actual coroner public instructions

Property held at the Coroner Facility is released by appointment only Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm excluding holidays. Please call (714) 647-7400 to make an appointment.

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