The County Coroner or Medical Examiner is responsible for inquiring into the cause and manner of death of a citizen in their jurisdiction. The County Coroner or Medical Examiner is also responsible for completing test results, documenting evidence, completing autopsies, and providing testimonies.
$62,245/year for Coroners with a private practice, $140,638/year for Coroners without a private practice
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a qualified elector of the county and must be licensed to practice as a physician in Ohio for at least two years immediately preceding election or appointment as coroner
Filing Requirements
Filing fee: $80. Petition signature requirement: For major party candidates: 50 signatures. For minor party candidates: 25 signatures. For independent candidates: signature requirements are based on the number of votes cast in the county in the last general election for governor. If the number of votes cast was fewer than 5,000, 25 signatures, or a number equal to 5 percent of the vote (whichever is less). If the number of votes cast was 5,000 or more, signatures equal to 1 percent of the vote..
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.