Dr. Vernard Adams, MD, Chief Medical Examiner
11025 N. 46th St.
Tampa, FL 33617
Telephone: 914-4500
Fax: 914-4594

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National "missing and unidentified" Database
created by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ)

Identify criminal, accidental, suicidal, suspicious, unexpected, unattended and work-related deaths; determine causes of death for same and for all bodies to be cremated, donated to science, or removed from the State as per Section 406.11, Florida Statutes and County Ordinance 93-18. Provide dignified disposal of unclaimed bodies as mandated by F.S. 406.50 while minimizing the financial impact on the County. Foster improved medical care by disseminating autopsy results to physicians and by functioning as a teaching affiliate of the University of South Florida College of Medicine. Optimize number of organ donors without compromising prosecution of criminal defendants.

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