CORONER

William Leach, D-ABMDI

7110 West Okanogan Pl. Building A,

Kennewick, WA 99336

509-736-2720 (Office)

509-222-3711(Fax)

email: william.leach@co.benton.wa.us

The Coroner's Office assumes jurisdiction over human remains and, after a thorough investigation, determines the cause and manner of death. Jurisdiction is vested in the Coroner over all bodies who came to their death as described in Washington State Law. Deaths which come under the jurisdiction of the Coroner's Office include but are not limited to the following circumstances: