In order to assist the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, we have provided information on how to contact coroners and find answers to frequently asked questions about our professional services. Coroners can also find information and sign up for training programs through the Department of Criminal Justice Training.
In Calendar Year 2010, according to preliminary data from the Office of Vital Statistics, Kentucky's coroners and deputy coroners conducted 9,566 death investigations across the Commonwealth. As part of their investigations, coroners requested services from the State Medical Examiner's Office in 2,452 of those cases, or in approximately 25.6% of all deaths, this according to the Office of the State Medical Examiner 2010 Calendar Year Annual Report. This data represents an increase of 6.8% in the workload of Kentucky's coroner death investigators from 2009 to 2010, and a 3.3% increase in workload for the Kentucky State Medical Examiner's Office in the same time period.
In Calendar Year 2009, according to preliminary data from the Office of Vital Statistics, Kentucky's coroners and deputy coroners conducted 8,953 death investigations across the Commonwealth. As part of their investigations, coroners requested services from the State Medical Examiner's Office in 2,373 of those cases, or in approximately 26.5% of all deaths, this according to the Office of the State Medical Examiner 2009 Calendar Year Annual Report.
The death investigation system in Kentucky is a cooperative effort among and between county coroners' offices and the State Medical Examiner's Office. In the Commonwealth of Kentucky, coroners and deputy coroners have the full power and authority of peace officers and they investigate the cause and manner of all deaths that are defined as coroner's cases by KRS 72.405.
Contacts for the Kentucky Coroner's Association:
Brian Ritchie, Executive Secretary
Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
Phone: (502) 839-5151
E-mail: blritchie66@yahoo.com
Jimmy Pollard, Association President (2011-2012)
Henry County Coroner
Pleasureville, Kentucky
Phone: (502) 639-0005
E-mail: jmypollard@yahoo.com
CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT AND COMPLETE AGENDA!!!
Time is getting close for the 45th Annual Kentucky Coroner's Association Conference! This year's conference will be held April 17-20, 2012 at the Holiday Inn- Hurstbourne in Louisvlle, Kentucky. To make reservations please call 502-426-2600 prior to March 29th to get the conference room rate of $84.00 (Ask for Block Code AKC). Make your reservation ASAP!
Below you will find applications for Conference registration, Conference Agenda, and 2012 KCA Annual Dues. Coroners and Deputy Coroners may take the conference training annually for credit with DOCJT (remember you must submit form #29-1 to DOCJT prior to the conference date).
2012 Kentucky Coroner's Conference Agenda
2012 Kentucky Coroners Conference Registration
2012 Kentucky Coroners Association Annual Dues
Those applying for Career Development Awards (Advanced or Master Coroner) need to submit their information to Brian Ritchie by March 20, 2012. The requirements are posted on the Career Development page.
The Kentucky Coroner's Association has open positions on its Board of Directors. Bonded and sworn Coroners and/or Deputy Coroners, who are certified and a member of the Kentucky Coroner's Association, interested in being considered for open positions on the Association Board of Directors should submit a letter stating their interest to Brian Ritchie, Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 730, Lawrencburg, KY. 40342 on or prior to April 1, 2012.
Also, the Kentucky Coroner's Association position of Executive Secretary/Treasurer will be elected by majority vote at the General Membership meeting on Thursday, April 19, 2012. Any active coroner/deputy coroner, associate member, or anyone with knowledge and understanding of the Kentucky Coroner's Association may apply for the position. The position is a yearly contracted position and applicants need to submit their nomination to the nominating committee through President Jimmy Pollard, 771 Main Street, Pleasureville, KY 40057. jmypollard@yahoo.com on or prior to April 1, 2012.