Who can get a death certificate in Illinois?

Who can get a death certificate in Illinois?

IlCS4(d) states that copies of death or fetal death records may be issued upon: The specific written request for an uncertified or certified copy by a person, or his duly authorized agent, having a genealogical, (record must be more than 20 years old), personal or property right interest in the record.

How long do death investigations take?

Most cases are reviewed and closed within 14 to 21 days. Cause and manner of death confirmation could take up to eight weeks if a case is pending toxicology or microscopic examination. Contact the coroner’s office with any questions.

What are the 3 stages of the death investigation process?

The 3 stages of a Death Investigation are Examination, Correlation, and Interpretation. All are equalling important, each stage needs the input of all involved in that stage of the investigation and each may need specialized input.

What types of death must be investigated?

In brief, all deaths of unnatural (homicide, suicide, accident) manner, suspicious deaths, and unexpected deaths necessitate a legal investigation, which includes an autopsy as a portion of the evidence-gathering process.

What is a sudden death investigation?

The Coroner Service conducts investigations into deaths that are unnatural, unexpected, unexplained or unattended. Coroners determine the identity of the deceased and cause of death. They classify the manner of death as natural, accidental, homicide, suicide, or undetermined.