Deaths where the deceased has a contagious disease. Deaths due to self-induced or unexplained abortion. All operating room deaths and deaths which occurring during a medical procedure. All unexplained deaths due to suspicious circumstances. Deaths which occur within 24 hours of admission.
Coroners are responsible for a county in Colorado.
Ordinarily, the place where the body is found or discovered has jurisdiction. An assessment of the scene may be invaluable in determining the cause and manner of death. Blood samples may be drawn for toxicological studies, x-rays taken, or other tests performed. The apparent cause of death. The apparent manner of death, i.e. natural causes or unnatural causes.