Can a medical examiner case be an organ or tissue donor?
Yes. The Medical Examiner’s office works closely with organ procurement agencies. If the family wishes to donate organs or tissue, they need to give permission which can be done by calling 800-SHARE-NJ (800-742-7365). The Medical Examiner will consider the family’s desire, the needs of the procurement agency, and the need to preserve vital evidence in criminal cases. 14. Where can I obtain a medical examiner report & death certificate? When a case is investigated by the Medical Examiner, an autopsy report and Report of Investigation by the Medical Examiner may be created. If permitted by law in the individual case, these documents can be obtained by writing to the County Medical Examiner Office in the county where the person was pronounced dead. A small fee for copies may be charged. Reports generally take from eight to twelve weeks to be finalized but may take longer depending on the circumstances and the need for specialized testing. Death Certificates are issued by the local Municip
