5-09/090.35 - Death Notifications of Foreign Nationals



The death notification of a foreign national who may be visiting/residing in our jurisdiction shall be made to the consular official of the national's country. Such notification shall be in addition to any other notifications outlined in this chapter, and shall be made by the International Liaison Unit of the Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau. The reporting Deputy in non Coroner cases shall, without delay, advise the International Liaison Unit. The Homicide Bureau, in coroner cases, shall be responsible for advising the International Liaison Unit.

If the deceased is a Chinese National, a representative from the People's Republic of China must be notified immediately of the death.