Office of the State Medical Examiner

Access

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Capabilities

Service
Death investigation and autopsy services[1]
Service
Training and assistance to county medical examiner personnel and law enforcement officials[1]
Service
Providing comprehensive explanations of medical examiner roles and authority[1]
Service
Investigating medicolegal cases with scientific accuracy[1]

About

The Office of the State Medical Examiner (IOSME) is a government agency responsible for investigating deaths in Iowa. Established in 1999, the IOSME works to provide accurate and unbiased cause and manner of death determinations. Their mission is to serve the citizens of Iowa and ensure that death investigations are conducted with efficiency and credibility.[1]

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Sources

  1. Every Iowan record as of 2026-04-01