Medical Examiner Services

The Medical Examiner Services provided by the Mohave County Department of Public Health play a crucial role in upholding public safety and legal requirements. Mandated by state law, the Medical Examiner's responsibilities encompass determining the circumstances, manner, and cause of deaths falling within its jurisdiction. This includes cases of suspected homicide, suicide, accidental deaths, as well as natural deaths where no physician is available or willing to sign a death certificate. The process involves meticulous reviews of medical records, interviews with family members or witnesses, and post-mortem examinations conducted by specially trained doctors in forensic pathology.

The Medical Examiner's duties extend to the collection of evidence, bodily fluids, and tissues for toxicology testing and microscopic study. Through autopsies and analytical processes, the Medical Examiner establishes the cause of death, contributing crucial information to complete the decedent's death certificate. Furthermore, the Medical Examiner's team is involved in the identification of decedents, employing various methods such as fingerprints, dental records, body X-rays, or DNA testing. This dedicated team not only works towards understanding how individuals lost their lives but also collaborates with law enforcement agencies, seeking justice and providing closure to grieving families. The Mohave County Board of Supervisors has entrusted the Medical Examiner services to Serenity Memorial Group, ensuring a professional and comprehensive approach to this critical aspect of public health and safety.