The county Medical Examiner is a licensed doctor who investigates deaths pursuant to Chapter 331.801 of the 1985 Iowa Code. The ME reports to the County Attorney and State Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

Iowa County Medical Examiner:

Appointed by Board of Supervisors, the County Medical Examiner shall be either a licensed doctor of medicine or licensed osteopathic physician of the county, who shall investigate any death caused from violence, sudden, or suspicious manner as specified in Chapter 331.801 of the 1985 Code and report same to County Attorney and State Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

Compensation plus actual expenses for each investigation shall be paid by county.

Medical Examiner shall perform such autopsies as deemed necessary or are required by County Attorney or State Medical Examiner.