Undetermined: Undetermined is a classification used when the information pointing to one manner of death is no more compelling than one or more other competing manners of death in thorough consideration of all available information.It is to be emphasized the classification of homicide for the purposes of death certification is a “neutral” term and neither indicates nor implies criminal intent. Intent to cause death is a common element but is not required for classification as homicide. Homicide:Homicide occurs when the death results from a volitional act committed by another person to cause fear, harm, or death.Suicide:Suicide results from an injury or poisoning as the result of an intentional, self-inflicted act committed to do self harm or cause the death of one’s self.In essence, the fatal outcome was unintentional. Accident: Accident applies when an injury or poisoning causes death and there is little or no evidence the injury or poisoning occurred with the intent to harm or cause death.Natural: Natural deaths are due solely or nearly totally to disease and / or the aging process.In the State of California there are five manners, or classifications, of deaths: The Coroner investigates and reports on all violent, sudden or unusual deaths of persons within the County as established by California law. On January 4, 1999, the Coroner’s Office consolidated with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, becoming the 42nd county in the state to consolidate the Coroner’s Office with the Sheriff’s Office. The Coroner’s Office was established on May 2, 1893.
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