County Coroner

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Lynn Swanson MDI

809 State St., Suite E3-20, 21

LaPorte, IN 46350

Phone 219-326-6808 ext. 7900

Office hours T-W-TH, 8:00-4:00

Monday & Friday by appointment

Chief Deputy, Jennifer Banks MDI

Deputy, Donald Antisdel MDI

Deputy, Carrie Shear MDI

Deputy, Christopher Alexander MDI

Deputy, Heather Williams MDI

Deputy, Amy Richardson MDI

Deputy, Bruce Garwood MDI

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ABOUT THE CORONER

The chief responsibility of the Coroner is to determine the cause and manner of death in cases involving casualty, violence, suspicious or unexplained death.  A determination is made after an investigation is completed, in some cases after autopsy and toxicology studies are obtained.

Application for Deputy Coroner

Eligibility requirements for Deputy Coroners
  • GED or High School Diploma
  • 21 years of age
  • Valid drivers license
  • Own transportation
  • Must attend and complete State Coroner Training class (after hire)
  • Must pass State Coroner Test for certification
  • Heavy lifting with assistance
  • Attention to detail
  • Some computer experience
  • Compassionate personality

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