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AGENCIES & DEPTS
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Medical Examiner-Coroner is to provide for the health, safety and dignity of the community by determining the circumstances, conditions and cause of death of persons who fall under its legal jurisdiction and to notify and treat bereaved family members of these deaths in a compassionate and professional manner.

The Medical Examiner-Coroner's office is located at
850 Thornton Way, San Jose, California 95128
(408) 793-1900

Medical Examiner/Coroner's Office

Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M
Closed Weekends and Holidays

Services Offered
Issuance of Death Certificates
Investigation into the cause and manner of certain deaths
Next of kin notification
Community education

Contacts
Administrative Support
Captain Chris Forrester
Lt. Mark Eastus
Sgt. James Kuyat

Medical Examiners
Dr. Joseph O'Hara -  Lead Physician
Dr. Glenn Nazareno