General Forensic Pathology Services

California sheriff-coroner agencies require forensic pathology services that meet high evidentiary standards and withstand judicial scrutiny. General forensic pathology services described here emphasize quality, rigor, and methodological completeness, rather than volume-based or production-driven models.

Services include full-scope forensic pathology support provided by board-certified forensic pathologists, including:

• Medicolegal autopsies conducted under California Government Code §27491
• Pediatric and adult forensic autopsy services
• Scene-informed death investigation and case integration
• Advanced sampling protocols and documentation standards
• Postmortem CT (PMCT) and radiologic correlation where appropriate
• Court testimony and case conference support
• Independent second opinions and case reviews
• Integrated forensic anthropology consultation when indicated

All work is performed within California’s statutory framework and in coordination with sheriff-coroner investigative and legal obligations. Emphasis is placed on complete documentation, appropriate ancillary testing, and transparent reasoning in cause and manner determinations.