As citizen of Indiana, you are served by a County Coroner. This person "Speaks for the Dead" by investigating suspicious, threatening or unusual deaths.
- Constitutionally elected for four-year terms
- Resident of the county for at least one year
- Serves the role of an administrator of the death investigation
- Lives as part of the community and answers to its citizens
- Is required to complete a basic educational course in forensic science
- Is required to attend 16 hours of continuing educational annually
About the Marion County Coroner
Dr. Frank P. Lloyd, Jr., MD grew up in Indianapolis in Butler Tarkington and attended Indianpolis schools. He graduated from DePauw University and Indiana University School of Medicine. His desire to find answers to complex medical questions led him into research.
A Coroner needs to:
Set high standards for quality service
Care and console families in times of stress
Lead a team of experts to find the cause and manner of each death
Speak for those who are not able to speak for themselves