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OCME Presents the 2022 Annual Report

We are pleased to present the 2022 OCME Annual Report, which provides key statistical data stemming from our critical work in death investigation and certification, as well as a snapshot of our key achievements over the year.

2022 Maternal Mortality Review Committee Annual Report

The MMRC is proud to present its third Annual Report. This report includes case discussions, data, and recommendations developed in 2022 from the review of maternal deaths that occurred in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Through this report, we share the ways our community, health, and social systems might have intervened to prevent maternal mortality, while also protecting the privacy of the decedents and their families. Our aim is to prevent maternal mortality through improved access to health care services, social services, and increase community building to strengthen our complex system of care...

OCME Surveillance Reports: Opioid-related Fatal Overdoses

Opioid and Drug Overdoses:

This dashboard provides an in-depth analysis surrounding events and characteristics of individuals who experienced non-fatal and/or fatal opioid overdoses in the District of Columbia. This multiagency dashboard is shared by OCME, DC Health, DBH, DFS, etc. LiveLongDC is the coordinated effort for opioid response. More information can be found here: https://livelong.dc.gov/ . If you have any questions about the dashboard,...

2022 Developmental Disabilities Fatality Review Committee (DDFRC) Annual Report
The District of Columbia Developmental Disabilities Fatality Review Committee (DDFRC) is pleased to present its thirteenth Annual Report.

2021 Violence Fatality Review Committee Annual Report
The District of Columbia’s Violence Fatality Review Committee (VFRC) is pleased to present its 2nd Annual Report. This Report covers data, discussions, and recommendations from the homicide and suicide cases reviewed by the VFRC in 2021.

Opioid Fatality Review Board 2021 Annual Report
In 2021, the United States experienced a record number of drug overdose deaths. From 2020 to 2021, there was a 12.5% increase1 in the number of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates over 550 people died of a drug overdose in the District of Columbia in 2021-almost 10% more than 2020. The District also experienced numerous non-fatal overdoses in 2021. Many of the drug overdose incidences, both fatal and non-fatal, in the District can be attributed to the spread of Fentanyl and its analogs. The Opioid Fatality Review Board (OFRB) continues...

2020 Child Fatality Review Committee (CFRC) Annual Report
We proudly present the 2020 Child Fatality Review Committee Annual Report. We hope that this report will help to inform our public servants and community advocates.

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Public Dispositions

OCME provides public disposition services for unclaimed remains.

Fatality Reviews

OCME provides fatality analysis and recommendations to entities serving defined populations.

Authorization to Release Form

The DC OCME is implementing a standardized Authorization to Release Form.

Death Investigation, Certification

OCME provides forensic pathology, forensic investigations, and mortuary services.

Cremation, Anatomical Donation or Burial at Sea

OCME can usually process requests within 24 hours of submission.

Administrative Services

OCME's Administrative Division oversees agency operations and programs.

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Jun 20 2024

Bowser Administration and Howard University Host International Symposium on Death Investigation

Last week, the District of Columbia’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME), in...

Dec 4 2017

National Association of Medical Examiners Position Paper: Recommendations for the Definition, Investigation, Postmortem Examination, and Reporting of Deaths in Custody

Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. and Dr. Francisco Diaz, Deputy Chief Medical...

Dec 4 2017

The Violence Epidemic in the African American Community: A Call by the National Medical Association for Comprehensive Reform

Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. and Dr. LaQuandra S. Nesbitt, Director of the...

Nov 20 2017

CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General Racine Sues, Warns Consumers About Austin Royster Funeral Home

CONTACT: Rob Marus, Communications Director (OAG): (202) 724-5646; [email protected] Marrisa...

Jun 14 2017

Statement from the District Of Columbia’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) has released the cause and manner of death for...

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May 29 2025

OCME Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Oversight Hearing

Testimony of Francisco Diaz, Jr., M.D., FCAP, FASCP, Chief Medical Examiner Before the Committee...

Mar 5 2025

Fiscal Year 2024 Performance Oversight Public Hearing

Testimony of Dr. Francisco J. Diaz, Chief Medical Examiner Before the Committee on the Judiciary...

Apr 4 2024

OCME Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Oversight Hearing

Testimony of Dr. Francisco J. Diaz, Chief Medical Examiner Before the Committee on the Judiciary...

Feb 8 2024

OCME Fiscal Year 2023 Performance Oversight Public Hearing

Testimony of Dr. Francisco J. Diaz, Chief Medical Examiner Before the Committee on the...

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Dec 4 2017

National Association of Medical Examiners Position Paper: Recommendations for the Definition, Investigation, Postmortem Examination, and Reporting of Deaths in Custody

Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. and Dr. Francisco Diaz, Deputy Chief Medical...

Dec 4 2017

The Violence Epidemic in the African American Community: A Call by the National Medical Association for Comprehensive Reform

Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. and Dr. LaQuandra S. Nesbitt, Director of the...

Apr 6 2016

District’s Medical Examiner Office Obtains Full Accreditation

In February, the National Association of Medical Examiners inspected the DC Office of the...

Mar 23 2016

Solving Scientific Mysteries as a Medical Examiner

As the chief medical examiner for the District of Columbia, Roger A. Mitchell Jr.'s job is...

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OCME Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Oversight Hearing

Date Released:
Thu, 05/29/2025
Testimony of Francisco Diaz, Jr., M.D., FCAP, FASCP, Chief Medical Examiner

Before the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety

The Honorable Brooke Pinto, Chairperson, Council of the District of Columbia

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OCME Presents the 2022 Annual Report

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OCME Surveillance Reports: Opioid-related Fatal Overdoses

Opioid and Drug Overdoses:

2022 Developmental Disabilities Fatality Review Committee (DDFRC) Annual Report

2021 Violence Fatality Review Committee Annual Report

Opioid Fatality Review Board 2021 Annual Report

2020 Child Fatality Review Committee (CFRC) Annual Report

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