What does a coroner do?
The coroner is involved in the investigation of intentional and accidental deaths. The coroner determines the cause of death.

How do you become a coroner?
The coroner is an elected official voted for by the people and serves every 4 years.

What are the coroner's work hours?
The coroner is on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Does a coroner do the autopsies?
The coroner orders autopsies in the event of foul play to determine cause of death. They work hand-in-hand with a licensed forensic pathologist.