Coroner

Contact Information

Mailing address

605 N Capital Ave, Idaho Falls, ID  83402

Phone Number

(208) 533-6904

Email

coroner@bonnevillecountyidaho.gov

A Message from the Coroner

As an independent, non-judgmental, and unbiased governmental agency, the coroner’s office is tasked with a singular and critical mission: to investigate the circumstances surrounding a death. Our work is a unique part of the medicolegal death investigation system, designed to operate without influence from other government or criminal justice agencies. This independence is essential for maintaining the integrity of our investigations and building public trust.

The Bonneville County Coroner’s Office’s has the primary duty to determine the cause and manner of death for individuals who fall under our jurisdiction, as defined by Idaho state statutes. Our office adheres to the high standards set by national organizations like the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). This work is crucial for safeguarding the community in many ways, from identifying potential public health risks, aiding in law enforcement efforts, to providing vital support for families in their time of need.

Medicolegal death investigators assess each death reported to our office to determine whether it falls under our jurisdiction, as outlined by statutes, rules, and regulations. We investigate all cases that require further examination. Our jurisdiction includes, but is not limited to, the following:

· A2.1 Deaths due to violence.

· A2.2 Known or suspected non-natural deaths.

· A2.3 Unexpected or unexplained deaths when in apparent good health.

· A2.4 Unexpected or unexplained deaths of infants and children.

· A2.5 Deaths occurring under unusual or suspicious circumstances.

· A2.6 Deaths of persons in custody.

· A2.7 Deaths known or suspected to be caused by diseases constituting a threat to public health.

· A2.8 Deaths of persons not under the care of a physician.

· A2.9 Deaths of persons in hospitals within 24 hours of admittance.

One of our most essential ethical duties is providing support and resources to families during a time of immense loss. We are committed, with the help of forensic pathologists, to use our findings to improve public safety and health and provide observations and analysis that can lead to improvements in the medical field, in public health, as well, as provide a

need for increased trauma services. We also offer educational training for law enforcement personnel, medical professionals, and students in related forensic fields.

The information we uncover through the medicolegal death investigation process is fundamental to understanding these cases. Community safeguarding begins with this process, and our office is dedicated to serving the public with integrity and compassion. We encourage the public and families of the deceased to never hesitate in reaching out to our office with questions or concerns.

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