Welcome to the Kentucky Coroners Association!
In order to assist the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, we have provided information on how to contact coroners and find answers to frequently asked questions about our professional services. Coroners can also find information and sign up for training programs through the Department of Criminal Justice Training.
The coroner/medical examiner system in Kentucky is a cooperative effort among and between forensic specialists. In the Commonwealth of Kentucky, coroners and deputy coroners have the full power and authority of peace officers and they investigate the cause and manner of all deaths that are defined as coroner's cases by KRS 72.405.
Contacts for the Kentucky Coroners Association:
Brian Ritchie, Executive Secretary Anderson County Coroner Phone: (502) 839-5151 e-mail: blritchie66@yahoo.com
John P. Northcutt, Association President (2009-2010) Rowan County Coroner Phone: (606) 784-6491 e-mail: rowancoroner@more.twcbc.com
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2010 Kentucky Coroners Training Schedule is now available |
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The CORONER TRAINING page has now been updated to show the training opportunities available to Kentucky Coroners and Deputy Coroners in 2010.
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New H1N1 Influenza Reporting Guidelines |
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All Kentucky Coroners and Deputy Coroners are asked to report confirmed H1N1 influenza cases to T.J. Sugg @ Tennis.Sugg@ky.gov
T.J. is a Deputy Coroner in Scott County and an Epidemiology Coordinator with the Cabinet for Health Services. He will add your case to a new database that will soon be viewable to coroners and others through a secure on-line network.
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H1N1 GUIDANCE FOR CORONERS |
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A document meant to assist Coroners in investigating potential H1N1 Influenza deaths has been added to the "FORENSIC LIBRARY" page today at the request of the Kentucky Department for Public Health. This 3 page document contains information such as:
(1) General Information about H1N1 Influenza (2) Signs and Symptoms of Novel H1N1 Influenza (3) Groups at High-Risk for Severe Illness (4) Guidelines for Death Investigations (5) How to Collect a Nasopharyngeal Swab (6) Post-Mortem Care and Personal Protection
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