Death investigations conducted by the Medical Examiner's Office are designed to complement the police agency investigation and are not intended to replace or interfere with that investigation. All violent deaths and all deaths that occur without medical attendance fall under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner's Office (Georgia Death Investigation Act). Law enforcement officers should be aware of the Medical Examiner's jurisdiction, duties and responsibilities. The Medical Examiner's Office must be notified promptly of the existence and location of a body coming under its jurisdiction. The telephone number of the Medical Examiner's Office is 404-730-4400 and is monitored 24 hours a day , seven days a week.