Suicide
Will police ask me questions after a suicide?
Short answer
Yes. Law enforcement will investigate to confirm the cause of death. You are not required to answer questions beyond basic identification — but cooperating generally speeds up the process. If you have concerns about your legal status, you can ask to speak…
What this usually means
Yes. Law enforcement will investigate to confirm the cause of death. You are not required to answer questions beyond basic identification — but cooperating generally speeds up the process. If you have concerns about your legal status, you can ask to speak with an attorney first.
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.