Death Of A Child
Will I be investigated after my child dies?
Short answer
Law enforcement will investigate. This is standard procedure in California for all child deaths. Cooperate fully. If you feel you are being treated as a suspect, you have the right to ask for a lawyer before continuing to answer questions. Most investigations…
What this usually means
Law enforcement will investigate. This is standard procedure in California for all child deaths. Cooperate fully. If you feel you are being treated as a suspect, you have the right to ask for a lawyer before continuing to answer questions. Most investigations confirm natural or accidental causes.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county phone numbers for coroner, vital records, and local offices.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.