Forsyth County Government Sheriff, 2310 Keith Bridge Rd, Cumming, GA 30040, US

The Forsyth County Coroner's Office in Cumming, GA is responsible for determining the cause, manner, and circumstances of death in accordance with the Georgia Death Investigation Act. The Coroner investigates deaths resulting from violence, suicide, accidents, and suspicious or unusual circumstances, with a focus on individuals under the age of 17. They also serve on the Child Abuse Protocol Committee, reviewing unexpected or unexplained deaths of children and making recommendations to prevent future child deaths. The Coroner's Office has the authority to pronounce someone dead at the scene of death, authorize the release of bodies for cremation or transportation, and conduct inquests to help determine cause of death. They work closely with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Medical Examiner's Office, which provides forensic pathology services to most counties in Georgia. The Coroner is elected to four-year terms and is an integral part of the judicial system, often serving as a witness in criminal court proceedings.Generated from the website