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Welcome to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is responsible for determining the cause and manner of deaths that occur under certain circumstances in Virginia.\u00a0 Every case we undertake has two equally important components: the emotional and practical issues of family members and the scientific aspects of the investigations we conduct.<\/p>\n

By the nature of the work we do here, we have become especially sensitive to the needs of families.\u00a0 And we are acutely aware of the precise scientific analysis that law enforcement agencies require.\u00a0 Each member of the medical examiner\u2019s staff is committed to providing the respect families deserve and the detailed information demanded by the legal community.<\/p>\n

Our website provides helpful, easy-to-understand information about our processes, the medical and legal requirements of our job and medical and statistical reports.\u00a0 Please use the links at the left to learn about the medical examiner\u2019s office and the steps you can take when and if we need to work together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Virginia State Anatomical Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

Would you like to help further medical education and scientific research in Virginia? Whole body donation makes that possible through the Virginia State Anatomical Program (VSAP). For more information, visit: www.vdh.virginia.gov\/VSAP<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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