Coroner

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