Office of the Medical Examiner

Utah Department of Health and Human Services

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The Office of the Medical Examiner (OME) was established in 1972 and is a division of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. The OME investigates deaths that are sudden, unexpected, violent, suspicious, or unattended for the entire State of Utah.

Our experienced staff will ensure that every death within our jurisdiction is handled with the utmost attention and professionalism, and we will strive to provide families, law enforcement agencies, the justice system, and our public health partners the highest standard of investigation and care.

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