District 5 Medical Examiner
Serving Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion & Sumter Counties Accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners
Florida Laws Applying to Medical Examiners
Mission Statement
The mission of the District 5 Medical Examiner's Office is to fulfill the community needs outlined in FL Statutes (Sec 406), and to be of service to families of the deceased and to government agencies in the counties falling under the jurisdiction of Florida District 5 in death investigations.
The Office of the District 5 Medical Examiner operates under the authority of Section 406, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 11G of the Florida Administrative Code.
Section 406.11 F.S. lists the circumstances under which medical examiners have jurisdiction in the case of a death. Jurisdiction in cases of deaths not falling under these provisions is declined.
When any person dies in the state:
1. Of criminal violence.
2. By accident.
3. By suicide.
4. Suddenly, when in apparent good health.
5. Unattended by a practicing physician or other recognized practitioner.
6. In any prison or penal institution.
7. In police custody.
8. In any suspicious or unusual circumstance.
9. By criminal abortion.
10. By poison.
11. By disease constituting a threat to public health.
12. By disease, injury, or toxic agent resulting from employment.
The complete text of F.S. 406 can be found here: Florida Statutes
The complete text of F.A.C. 11-G can be found here: Florida Administrative Codes
Information for Families
Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss.
Here you can find answers to some commonly asked questions of importance to families of the deceased.
For Medical Professionals
Often, medical professionals and facilities have questions relating to various issues such as correct completion of the death certificate, their obligations under Florida law,
and other questions for the medical examiner's office.
Here you can find answers to some of those questions.
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