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Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Web Site:
www.mass.gov/ocmeOrganization Chart
Mission:
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner is responsible for investigating the cause and manner of death in violent, unexplained or suspicious deaths.Governing Laws:
Statutes
MGL C. 6 S. 184 | Medicolegal investigation commission |
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MGL C. 38 S. 1-15 | Medical Examiner and inquests |
Regulations
505 CMR 1.0 | Disclosure of Autopsy Reports |
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505 CMR 2.0 | Release of Unclaimed or Unidentified Bodies |
505 CMR 3.0 | Storage and Disposal of Biological Materials |
505 CMR 4.0 | Cremations |
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