The coroner is an elected position. The Coroner's Office investigates deaths within the City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, which occur from other than natural causes. The activities of this office include:
- Investigation of deaths involving foul play
- Conducting investigations with appropriate law enforcement agencies
- Arranging forensic autopsies as applicable
- Conducting inquests upon the instructions of the county attorney or attorney general
- Impaneling juries and summoning witnesses at inquests