LawWiki
HomeCodesSearchGlossaryAPIAbout
LawWiki

Plain English summaries of California law with zero-hallucination AI. Every summary is verified against official source text.

Product

  • Search
  • Codes
  • About

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Disclaimer

© 2026 LawWiki. All rights reserved.

HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 3Ch. 10Art. 1§ 27463 Coroner Death Records

§ 27463 Coroner Death Records

Government Code·California
AI Summary·Official Text·Key Terms·Related Statutes·References
AI SummaryVerified

§ 27463 Coroner Death Records

Key Takeaways

  • •The coroner must keep a detailed record book called the 'Coroner’s Register' for every death they investigate.
  • •This book includes the deceased person’s name, how they died, and any property found with them.
  • •It also tracks who was told about the death and what happened to the body.

Example

If someone dies in a car crash, the coroner writes down their name, what happened in the crash, and who saw it.

The coroner must record all the details in their official book, like the person’s name, how the crash happened, and what was done with their belongings.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
View on CA.gov

§ 27463 Coroner Death Records

The coroner shall keep an official register, labeled “Coroner’s Register,” with pages numbered, indexed and bound, in which he shall enter: (a) The name and any aliases of the deceased, when known, including such description as may be sufficient for identification and which may, in his discretion, include fingerprint records. (b) A narrative summary of the circumstances leading to and surrounding the death, together with names and addresses of any witnesses to such events. (c) The property taken from the person or premises of the deceased by the coroner or by any other law enforcement agency or officer. (d) The disposition of any property or moneys so taken. (e) The cause of death, when known, with reference or direction to the detailed medical reports upon which decision as to cause of death has been based. (f) Information as to disposition of the remains. (g) Persons notified of the death, together with a notation of any unsuccessful attempts at notification. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1760.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

coroner’s registerenforcementmedicalpropertyportdeaththe coronerdisposition

Related Statutes

  • § 27462 Coroner'S Estate Property Report
  • § 27464 Suicide Notes And Disposition
  • § 27491.1 Coroner'S Death Notification Duty
  • § 26006 County Transit Funding Authority
  • § 27465 Coroner Property Return Dead

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 27463.
View Official Source