What does the Coroners Office do?
The Amador County Coroner’s Office is the agency responsible for investigating reportable deaths in Amador County. The office performs medico-legal investigations for legal and public health purposes under the authority of state law. By far, the largest percentages of deaths in the county are natural deaths. Just because the Coroner investigates a death does not mean there is a belief that a crime has been committed. It is the Coroner’s legal responsibility identify the deceased, to notify the next-of-kin or legal representative, and to protect the estate of the deceased until it can be turned over to the legal heirs. Why is the Coroner in a Sheriff’s Office uniform? In Amador County, as in most counties in the state, the sheriff is also the coroner, therefore, responsible for investigating both criminal and coroner matters. All Amador County Sheriff’s Deputies are also designated as Deputy Coroners. Why has the body been taken away? There are many reasons why a loved one may be taken
