Medical Examiner

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Investigates and determines the cause of all sudden, unexpected, violent or suspicious deaths in Multnomah County.

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Missing Persons

Report a missing person to local police–you don’t have to wait! Anyone, not just family members, can file a missing persons report.

The Multnomah County Medical Examiner is required to investigate deaths 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 Families & Friends

Missing & Unidentified Persons

Funeral Home Documents

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.

Media Inquiries

Email pressoffice@multco.us. The Medical Examiner’s Office will not respond to individual media inquiries.