Medical Examiner

​​​​​​​​Our mission is to provide our community with a high quality death investigation service that is professional, compassionate, and respectful while adhering to the laws set forth by the State of Texas.​​​​​

Our Purpose

  1. Provide independent and science based investigation as outlined in the Texas Code and Criminal Procedure, Section 49.25
  2. Establish identity- Through visual ID, Fingerprints, tattoos, scars, DNA, or medical/ dental records.
  3. Determine Cause and Manner of Death
  4. Treat deceased with dignity & respect

Open Records Requests

Information concerning the Texas Public Information Act may be found at the Texas Attorney General’s Open Government Section. We also include a public posting of your rights regarding open records law in Texas.

The main requirement to submit an open records request is that it must be submitted ​in writing. The Collin County Medical Examiner's Office has posted an online public information request form for your convenience.

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