Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

Key facts about Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

What they do

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is a West Virginia state agency conducting forensic investigations and autopsies. It serves law enforcement, courts, and the public health system across West Virginia. (GPH-researched)

Services

forensic investigationautopsy servicesdeath investigationmedical examination

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Where they serve

Listed location: Charleston, WV (GPH-researched)

Website

dhhr.wv.gov/ocme/Pages/Welcome.aspx (GPH-researched)

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Last checked

2026-06-11 (website check 2026-06-11)