The Office of Chief Medical Examiner

Category: City government office in New York

Address: 421 E 26th St, New York, NY 10016, USA

Phone: +12124472030

Reviews

John Mullen

Jul 24, 2022

The NYC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is probably the ONLY government office in NYC that is run efficiently. From my experience, they are an office that you hope you never have to deal with, but if you unfortunately have to, they aren't just helpful but also very respectful. Keep up the good work!

Gennady B

Nov 12, 2021

A seriously professional organization.

Kolonel Blue

Dec 11, 2020

Never go into the frost chamber without a freakin coat. That chill never goes away.

Paul George

Apr 22, 2019

Very questionable hiring process at this organization that somebody should look into. I have made sure to save records of what they do if anybody wants to know, simply email me. Whenever you submit an application indicating that you are from a specific race, and even provide proof of the necessary qualifications they still turn you down, if you indicate any other race on the application with the same qualifications they give you a call. I couldn't understand it at first but now it makes sense.

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Questions & Answers

Do they do cremations

Margie Aponte | Oct 3, 2018
Nubs | Oct 3, 2019

No. Cremations are arranged through the funeral home of your choice. The office is not allowed to refer a funeral home, you must find your own.

my sоn is missing.(my daughter -in- law has report) how I can find he is in morgue?

raisa margulis | Dec 6, 2021
John Mullen | Aug 3, 2022

For a missing person you would have to reach out to the NYPD. They would be the agency that would advise you if the medical examiner is in custody of her remains.

Is it possible to view a body before an autopsy?

Catherine Gomez | Oct 2, 2021
John Mullen | Aug 3, 2022

The OCME will allow for a direct family member to make an in person identification. Besides that, viewings would have to be coordinated with a funeral director of your choosing after the medical examiner releases the body. Note that not all bodies that come into the medical examiner are autopsied. When cause of death is obvious, there are times when only an external examination or partial autopsy is performed.

I'd like some information please, mr Love one has pass on and I don't know when is there any way I can find out the date of death?

Lucinda Ortiz | Oct 2, 2021
John Mullen | Aug 3, 2022

The New York City Medical Examiner's office will not be able to provide you with this information. For this, you'd need to reach out to the office of vital records. If you know the date of birth, it may be easier for you to conduct a low cost online search. Best of luck!

How can I obtain a copy of an autopsy report for someone who died in Manhattan June 14, 2020

scott jones | Oct 2, 2020
letssaystacy | Oct 2, 2021

Complete this form, https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/ocme/downloads/pdf/NYC_OCME_Autopsy_Request_Form.pdf, and mail it in to the address on the top of the form. The report may not be finalized yet.

Can I get an autopsy report if I was the partner and proxy. I feel that my partner's death was not fue to what the report stated.

Azel Ms. Chaz Jones | Oct 2, 2020
John Guerra | Oct 2, 2020

Im sorry but i dont know the answer to your question as i do not work there. You can go to www.nyc.gov/site/ocme and check the faq for info. Sorry I couldn't help you.

i have no info brother died on or around christmas just got a call from a detective saying my brother died he didn't leave number or name can i find out by name

jerome best | Oct 2, 2020
letssaystacy | Oct 2, 2021

Are you sure this was a legitimate call? Someone claiming to be a detective telling you a family member passed but not leaving his name, phone number or police precinct info or any information about the incident? Maybe contact the local police precinct in your brother's neighborhood.

I would like to get a medical report from June 1971, I have the M.E. case number, and missing person's name. How can I obtain the report

Lucilla C | Oct 3, 2019
Deena M. Lettas | Oct 3, 2019

I can tell you in an unofficial capacity that if you are Next of Kin, you can make a request using the "Autopsy Report Request Form" on the OCME website.

I wanted to know how do I become apart of the medical examiner transportation team where they transport body's?

EDThe 3th | Oct 3, 2019
Ed Faceoff Ramsey | Oct 3, 2019

That title is MVO you have to take an exam

do you accepts grads from john jay?

jennifer giraldo | Oct 3, 2019
Deena M. Lettas | Oct 3, 2019

The Agency has many positions requiring all sorts of degrees. I would check the NYC jobs site and search for OCME to see if there is anything that interests you

My son pass away on Jan 19 2018 his sister did nothing and family and I put him on hold their lie I think their sold his body parts and my paperwork said put clothes back on and layer send 2018 I think he not their their dug him up that crazy

hater hater | Oct 3, 2019
hater hater | Oct 3, 2019

People tell me if this is crazy

I am a forensic science teacher in NYC .Can I arrange a visit. Only about 10 kids.

E Greico | Oct 3, 2019
jetsngiantsfn | Oct 3, 2019

Gd morning, the agency normally has a National Forensic Science Week. Reach out to Assistant Dir. Of Forensic Biology Mark Desire 212-323-1215 to see what you would need to do. I hope this helps

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