Clark County Coroner's Office Explained

Agency Name:Clark County Coroner's Office
Type:department
Seal:File:CCOCME.jpg
Jurisdiction:Clark County, Nevada
Headquarters:Las Vegas, Nevada
Chief1 Name:Melanie Rouse
Chief1 Position:Coroner
Chief2 Name:Tami Sedivy-Schroder
Chief2 Position:Assistant Coroner
Chief3 Name:Dr.Lisa Gavin, Dr. Nathan Shaller, Dr. Stephanie Yagi, Dr. Stacey Simons
Chief3 Position:Medical Examiners
Parent Department:Clark County Commission

The Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner (CCOCME) investigates all deaths caused by any criminal means, violence or suicide, and any unattended death, whatever the cause. The CCOCME provides identification, performs autopsies or medical examinations, locates and notifies next-of-kin, and carries out any other requirements regarding deaths that fall under its jurisdiction.[1]

The Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner is the only coroner's office in the United States that is accredited by both the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (IACME) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME).

Melanie Rouse is serving as Clark County Coroner [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Clark County Coroner. www.clarkcountynv.gov.
  2. Web site: June 21, 2021. Clark County's first female coroner hopes to set an example. Las Vegas Review-Journal.