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 Toxicology: Drug Analysis and Confirmation
 Trace Evidence: Hair, Fibers and More
 Child Fatality Review in Tarrant County
 Resources
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 Breath Alcohol Program
 Current Trends in Forensic Science - Annual Conference
 Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN)
 Fellowship in Forensic Pathology
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 Medical Examiner's and Coroner's Alert Program (MECAP)
 News Media Seminar
 Annual Statistics Reports

Current Trends in Forensic Science
 2003 Conference: Day 1 Current Trends
 2003 Conference: Day 2 Cadet Murder Trial
 2003 Conference: Day 3 Mock Trial Session
 2003 Conference: Poster Session
 2004 Conference: Day 1 Current Trends
 2004 Conference: Day 2 Current Trends
 2004 Conference: Day 3 Mock Trial
 2004 Conference: Poster Session
 2005 Conference: Day 1 Current Trends
 2005 Conference: Day 2 Current Trends
 2005 Conference: Day 3 Mock Trial
 2005 Conference: Poster Session
 2006 Conference: Day 1 - Educational Session
 2006 Conference: Day 2 - Scientific Session
 2006 Conference: Day 3 - Legal Session
 2006 Conference: Poster Session
 2007 Conference: Day 1
 2007 Conference: Day 2
 2007 Conference: Day 3
 2007 Conference: Posters and Vendors
 2008 Conference: Day 1
 2008 Conference: Day 2
 2008 Conference: Day 3
 2008 Conference: Posters and Vendors
 Current fees for services at the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office
 Do I have to pay for the medical examination performed?
 How long will it be before the body is released?
 If my loved one is not identified, how long will it be before the body is released?
 Is it necessary for me to come to the Medical Examiner's Office to identify the body?
 Is viewing at the Medical Examiner's Office permitted?
 What should I do now?
 When will the death certificate be issued?
 Where will my loved one be taken?
 Who should sign the release form?
 Why is the Medical Examiner involved?
 Will an autopsy be performed?
 Will I be able to obtain a copy of the Examination Report?

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Accredited by National Association of Medical Examiners and
the Association of Crime Laboratory Directors Accreditation Board.

Tarrant County Medical Examiner and Forensic Science Laboratories
Serving Tarrant, Denton and Parker Counties
200 Feliks Gwozdz Place,  Fort Worth, TX 76104-4919
Telephone (817) 920-5700     Fax (817) 920-5713

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