The County Coroner or Medical Examiner is responsible for inquiring into the cause and manner of death of a citizen in their jurisdiction. The County Coroner or Medical Examiner is also responsible for completing test results, documenting evidence, completing autopsies, and providing testimonies.
Must be a resident of the county and a physician duly licensed to practice in the state of New York; must be determined by the board of supervisors as qualified to perform an autopsy and dissect dead bodies of human beings.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee. Petition signature requirement of 1000, or signatures from 5% of the enrolled voters of the political unit (excluding voters in inactive status), whichever is less..
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.