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County Coroner
The Coroner is an elected office serving for a 4 year term. The Coroner's Office is a law enforcement agency, which, as part of the system of checks and balances, investigates deaths that occur in the county elected. Also, when a vacancy occurs in the Office of the Sheriff, the Coroner assumes the office temporarily until the vacancy is filled by appointment or election.
Coroner Fees:
The State of Illinois has set the following fees for the Coroner’s Office:
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A copy of a transcript of sworn testimony: $5.00 per page
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A copy of an autopsy report (if not included in transcript): $50.00
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A copy of the verdict of a Coroner’s jury: $5.00
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A copy of a toxicology report: $25.00
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A print of a picture obtained by the Coroner: $3.00
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A Coroner’s or Medical Examiner’s permit to cremate a dead body: $50.00
Fees for the above items when released for copying are controlled by Public Act 84-337 of the Illinois Revised Statutes as stated above, effective July 22, 2010. Payment must be received in advance.
Contact Us
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David HarrisCoroner
(R) (Term 2020 - 2024)
EmailCounty Coroner's Office
221 South Seventh Street
Room 101
Vandalia, Illinois 62471Phone: 618-283-5027
Deputy Coroners:
Tony Brooks
Sue Holliday
Lisa Schukar
Richard Moon
Bryan Washburn