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| Local Licensing Authorities |
| Coroners are elected county officials. |
| Coroners must have a high school or college degree and pass a criminal background check. $25,000 minimum bond required. |
| A coroner who owns, operates, is employed by, or otherwise has an interest in a funeral establishment shall not direct business to such establishment when performing his duties. |
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| State |
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Colorado Coroners Standards and Training Board
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver , CO 80246-1530
(303)692-2035
Fax: (303)782-5693 |
| Beginning in 2003, Coroners must complete training in medical-legal death investigation as specified by the Board. |
| Fees for training to be paid by county government. Some training and certification programs are available through the Colorado Coroners Association.
Link: http://coloradocoroners.org/
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| Coroners, along with hospitals and health care providers, are required to report to the State Disease Control Division Reportable Causes of Morbidity and Mortality.
Link: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/op/regs/diseasecontrol/100908.pdf
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 18:43 pm