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401 S. Morgan St.
Tampa, FL 33602
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Administration
Telephone: 272-5342
Fax: 276-2049
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Indigent Burial and Cremation
Telephone: 272-5296
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Death Investigation
Telephone: 272-6377
Unidentified Inquires: (813) 276-2098
Fax: 272-6268
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Chief Medical Examiner,
Vernard Adams, M.D.
Manager of Operations,
Dick Bailey
Senior Executive Secretary,
Amy Smith
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This department determines the cause and manner of death for sudden,
suspicious, violent, and unexpected deaths occurring within the county.
Death investigations usually include autopsies, which are done according to
Florida law. The medical examiners, who are physicians specializing in
forensic pathology, also provide opinion testimony in court cases. Autopsy
reports are available from the department, and death certificates completed
by medical examiners are available from the Vital Records section of the
State Health Department. The department also provides indigent burial and
cremation services for unclaimed bodies.
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