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OCME Presents the 2014 Annual Report

The data contained in this Annual Report represents the work of the agency throughout Calendar Year 2014.

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Consolidated Forensic Laboratory

The 2012 relocation to the state of the art Consolidated Forensic Laboratory (CFL) has enhanced the Agency’s profile and mission to provide effective and accurate death investigation and certification.

Forensic Toxicology Department

Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Forensic Toxicology Department offers many services and resources to the profession.

Data Fusion and Epidemiology

The following reports are on Elder Accidental Falls, Homicides, Suicides, Special Reports on Hypothermia deaths and Homeless Decedents and Public Dispositions.

Surveillance Reports

2013 Elder Accidental Fall Report
A 30- Year Review of Homicides in the District of Columbia (1972-2002)
A 30- Year Review of Suicides in the District of Columbia (1972-2002)
Special Reports - Hypothermia Deaths, Homeless Decedents and Public Dispositions

Featured Services

Authorization to Release Form

The DC OCME is implementing a standardized Authorization to Release Form.

Cremation, Anatomical Donation or Burial at Sea

OCME can usually process requests within 24 hours of submission.

Public Dispositions

OCME provides public disposition services for unclaimed remains.

Grief Counseling

OCME provides counseling, children’s services, training and education to families.

Death Investigation, Certification

OCME provides forensic pathology, forensic investigations, and mortuary services.

Fatality Reviews

OCME provides fatality analysis and recommendations to entities serving defined populations.

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OCME:Breath Alcohol Program

Grief Counseling Service

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Sep 29 2016

Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Offers Media Tour of the District’s Field Disaster Morgue

The District of Columbia’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is providing media the...

Apr 6 2016

Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Offers Media Availability Following Accreditation Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT LaShon S. Beamon Director of Communications (202) 480-...

Mar 10 2016

Joint Statement from the District of Columbia's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the Metropolitan Police Department

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) has released the cause and manner of death for...

Apr 6 2016

District’s Medical Examiner Office Obtains Full Accreditation

The review followed a two-year overhaul of the office by the recently appointed chief medical...

Mar 23 2016

Solving Scientific Mysteries as a Medical Examiner

Dr. Roger Mitchell is profiled by Science Magazine.

Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

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M - F, 8 am - 4:30 pm, except holidays, Next-of-kin ID 10 am - 4:30 pm. Funeral Dir. 9 am - 6 pm.

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401 E Street, SW , Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 698-9000
Fax: (202) 698-9101
Email: ocme@dc.gov

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