Medical Examiner's Office

MISSION STATEMENT
The Medical Examiner serves the citizens of Yavapai County to effectively and efficiently investigate deaths that require medicolegal examination due to non-natural, suspicious or otherwise unknown circumstances, including patterns of natural death or situations of public health concern.

2022 ANNUAL REPORT(PDF, 964KB) | 2021 ANNUAL REPORT(PDF, 914KB) | 2020 ANNUAL REPORT(PDF, 765KB)

Reports

MAIL ORDER SERVICE ONLY

Reports documenting all death investigations are a matter of public record. Copies of those reports are available upon request at a nominal fee.

NON-COMMERCIAL REPORT REQUEST(PDF, 1MB)

Useful Links

Yellow Card Form(PDF, 159KB)
For the investigating officer to provide information about the decedent

Funeral Homes
List of Funeral Homes in Yavapai County

Funeral Home Release Form(PDF, 27KB)
For funeral homes arranging to pick up remains

Frequently Asked Questions
Medical Examiner's Office Frequently Asked Questions