Coroner, Forensic & Medico-Legal Services
Purpose-built LIMS for coronial services, forensic pathology units, and medico-legal autopsy providers. Evidence-grade documentation, chain of custody tracking, and court-ready reporting.
Built for Legal Scrutiny
CoreLIMS provides the rigorous documentation standards required for coronial investigations and forensic pathology. Every action is logged with immutable audit trails that stand up to legal scrutiny.
From case referral through post-mortem examination to final cause-of-death determination, our system ensures complete chain of custody and evidence integrity throughout the medico-legal process.
- Immutable audit trails with timestamp and user attribution
- Chain of custody for all specimens and evidence
- Court-ready reports with professional formatting
- Disclosure management for legal proceedings
From Referral to Final Report
Complete case management for coronial and forensic investigations with full evidentiary documentation.
Case Referral
Receive referrals from coroners, police, or other authorities. Capture case circumstances, referrer details, and preliminary information.
Body Receipt
Document body identification, condition on arrival, and chain of custody. Log accompanying items and evidence with photographic documentation.
Post-Mortem Examination
Structured autopsy workflow with external examination, internal findings, and systematic documentation of all observations.
Sample Collection
Track tissue retention, toxicology samples, and histology specimens with full consent documentation and retention schedules.
Ancillary Testing
Manage histopathology, toxicology referrals, and specialist consultations. Track results and integrate findings into the case.
Cause of Death Report
Generate comprehensive medico-legal reports with cause of death certification, narrative summary, and supporting documentation.
Exhibit Tracking & Chain of Custody
Maintain evidential integrity with comprehensive exhibit tracking. Every item associated with a case is logged, photographed, and tracked through every movement and examination.
The chain of custody record provides an unbroken audit trail from receipt to final disposition, ensuring evidence admissibility in coronial inquests and criminal proceedings.
- Exhibit register with unique identifiers and descriptions
- Location tracking for evidence storage and movement
- Transfer documentation for police or legal handovers
- Retention management with automated reminders
Purpose-Built for Medico-Legal Standards
Comprehensive functionality designed for coronial, forensic, and medico-legal pathology services.
Court-Ready Reports
Professional report templates designed for legal proceedings. Structured cause of death certificates and detailed autopsy reports.
Immutable Audit Trails
Every action timestamped and attributed to specific users. Records cannot be altered or deleted, ensuring legal defensibility.
Disclosure Logs
Track all disclosures to police, legal teams, and other parties. Document what was shared, when, and to whom.
Evidence Exhibit Tracking
Comprehensive exhibit management with chain of custody, location tracking, and transfer documentation.
Tissue Retention & Consent
Manage tissue retention schedules, consent documentation, and family communications in compliance with regulations.
Image Documentation
Capture and store examination photographs, scene images, and radiographs linked directly to case records.
External Referrals
Manage toxicology, histology, and specialist referrals. Track external lab results and integrate findings.
Statistical Reporting
Generate mortality statistics, cause of death trends, and workload reports for coronial and public health purposes.
International Standards
Configurable for different coronial jurisdictions and international medico-legal frameworks.
Medico-Legal Services We Support
CoreLIMS serves a wide range of forensic and medico-legal pathology providers.
Coroner Services
Public mortuary facilities conducting coronial post-mortems and death investigations on behalf of coroners.
Forensic Pathology Units
Specialist forensic pathology departments handling suspicious deaths, homicides, and complex investigations.
Private Medico-Legal Autopsy
Independent providers offering medico-legal autopsy services to families, insurers, and legal professionals.
Defence & Justice Departments
Military and government pathology services with specialised security and documentation requirements.
International Coronial Systems
Medical examiner offices and coronial services worldwide with configurable jurisdiction support.
Academic Forensic Units
University-based forensic pathology departments combining casework with teaching and research.
Trusted for Medico-Legal Excellence
Ready to Modernise Your Medico-Legal Service?
Book a confidential demonstration and see how CoreLIMS can support your coronial or forensic pathology workflows.