| Coroner's Department |
The Coroner’s office serves as the investigative arm of St. Clair County government and assists in determining the manner and cause of death of an unexpected, violent, or criminal nature.
The Coroner’s office responds to and investigates deaths that occur outside a hospital or clinical setting. Investigations by the Coroner include scene analysis, photography, sketching, witness interviews, examination of the body and other forensic tests. The Coroner is also required by state law to investigate the death of any ward of the State of Illinois.
The Coroner conducts inquests to determine the cause of death in homicides, suicides, accidents and unexplained and suspicious deaths. The Coroner works hand in hand with local law enforcement officials to provide forensic evidence or any other assistance needed.
The Coroner also maintains copies of death certificates of all deaths in St. Clair County and oversees the operation of the morgue, located at Kenneth Hall Hospital in East St. Louis.
You may contact the Coroner's office at 618-277-6600.
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