Coroner

The coroner is an elected position. The Coroner's Office investigates deaths within the City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, which occur from other than natural causes. The activities of this office include:

  • Investigation of deaths involving foul play
  • Conducting investigations with appropriate law enforcement agencies
  • Arranging forensic autopsies as applicable
  • Conducting inquests upon the instructions of the county attorney or attorney general
  • Impaneling juries and summoning witnesses at inquests

Contact Us

  1. Lori Durkin

    Coroner

    Business Development Center
    305 W. Mercury St.
    Butte, MT 59701

    Ph: 406-533-9320

    Email: ldurkin@bsb.mt.gov