At the Northern Regional Medical Examiner's Offices, the men and women first on the scene from our staff are the members of the Medicolegal Death Investigations Section. The Medicolegal Death Investigators at the Northern RMEO work closely with local, county and state law enforcement officials. While at death scenes, the Medicolegal Death Investigator attempts to identify the recently deceased, examine their medical records and photograph both the scene and the deceased. The conclusions and findings of the Medicolegal Death Investigators are reviewed and shared with one of our Medical Examiners. It is then determined whether a case will be brought in for an external examination or complete autopsy.
The Medicolegal Death Investigations Section of the Northern RMEO office responds to the counties of Essex, Hudson, Passaic, & Somerset. It operates 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Our current staff of Medicolegal Death Investigators bring with them unique backgrounds and areas of expertise. Some our investigators' backgrounds include specialities in the areas of forensic anthropology, emergency medical services, mortuary services and nursing. Many of our investigators are also registered members with The American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI).
Deaths of patients that are terminally ill and are under the care of a hospice program - Unless they also meet any of the above requirements for reportable deaths.
Alex Zhang, M.D.
Deputy Chief Medical Examiner
862-350-5000
24-hour line:
(973) 648-4500