WCMEA | Other Sample Forms for Coroners & Medical Examiners

This page provides a centralized collection of sample forms to assist Wisconsin Coroners and Medical Examiners with the wide range of documentation required in medicolegal death investigation. These templates reflect established best practices and support standardized, accurate, and compliant reporting across counties.

Whether documenting a death scene, completing official reports, notifying next of kin, or coordinating with law enforcement, proper documentation is essential. Many forms included here are based on real-world tools adapted by WCMEA members to meet the needs of varying jurisdictions.

This resource is especially valuable for new staff, offices refining procedures, or professionals seeking guidance on formatting and content for legal and medical records. While the forms are provided as examples, they can be customized to meet local requirements while remaining consistent with accepted guidelines.

Users are encouraged to integrate these materials into daily workflows and share improvements to strengthen statewide practice.

Resources

Here, you’ll find downloadable templates for Autopsy Authorization, Body Examination, Cremation Release, Medication Inventory, Embalming Permission, Disinterment, Disinterment Request, Investigative Worksheet, and the DOJ Death Investigation Guidebook. Each form is designed to guide coroner and medical examiner staff through critical procedures, ensuring compliance with state regulations and standardized reporting across all cases. Whether you’re authorizing a post-mortem examination, inventorying medications, or requesting disinterment, these forms provide clear instructions and fields for accurate, consistent record-keeping. Access, complete, and file these templates today to streamline your investigative workflow securely.