The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office provides Medicolegal Death Investigations for the residents and visitors of Nueces County. The office is responsible for the investigation and certification of cause and manner of death of all sudden, unexpected, violent, suspicious, or unnatural deaths that occur in Nueces County as legislated by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Section 49.25. Additionally, the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office serves as a community resource for education, emergency management, and consultation. 

The vision of the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office is to be the national example of high-quality death investigations in accordance with Texas state law.  The office will provide independent and unbiased medical opinions on cause and manner of death.

The Nueces County Chief Medical Examiner embraces the important responsibility of serving as the decedent’s last doctor, a role that is grounded in dignity, respect, and compassionate care.  Just as she provides diligent and respectful attention to those who have passed away, the Chief Medical Examiner is equally dedicated to supporting grieving families. As a team, staff work alongside families to clearly and thoughtfully explain processes, provide resources, answer questions, and simply to be present with them during this difficult time. It is this level of care, professionalism, and national standard operation, that we serve all residents and visitors of Nueces County.