Office of Chief Medical Examiner of the City of New York
| Chief Medical Examiner of the City of New York | |
|---|---|
Seal of the OCME | |
Incumbent since November 30, 2021Jason K. Graham | |
| Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) | |
| Abbreviation | CME |
| Appointer | Mayor of New York |
| Precursor | Coroner of New York City |
| Inaugural holder | Charles Norris |
| Formation | 1918 |
| Website | Office of Chief Medical Examiner |
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner of the City of New York (OCME) is a department within the city government that investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence; by casualty or by suicide; suddenly, when in apparent good health; when unattended by a physician; in a correctional facility; or in any suspicious or unusual manner. The OCME also investigates when an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate the body of a deceased person.