The Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office investigates and determines the cause, circumstances and manner of sudden, unexpected, violent or suspicious deaths that occur in Multnomah County.
Deaths that we are required to investigate include, but are not limited to, those that involve:
- Suspicious or unknown circumstances
- Homicide or suicide
- Accidents or injuries
- Unlawful use of controlled substances, or the use of a chemical or toxic substance (overdose)
- Persons who die unexpectedly in good health, while not under the care of a physician immediately before death (such as at home)
- Those that happen while incarcerated in jail or prison, or in police custody
- Contagious diseases that may pose a public health threat
- On-the-job activities
- Deaths occurring within 24 hours of admission to a hospital or hospice care
For Funeral Homes
Request Disposition of Remains (219.42 KB)
Request a Letter of Non-Contagiousness (475.49 KB) needed to transport remains out of the country. Fax this form with the required documents to 503-988-4588. For questions, contact us at 503-988-0055.
