The Washington Medical Examiners' Handbook is a comprehensive resource designed to provide medical examiners with detailed information on the legal requirements for conducting autopsies and performing death investigations. The handbook is split into two volumes, with Volume 1 covering the general principles of death investigation and Volume 2 providing a complete guide to the autopsy process. Each volume contains detailed chapters on topics such as the role of medical examiners, the anatomy of the human body, the legal and ethical considerations of death investigations, and the preparation and organization of autopsy reports. The volumes also include a glossary of medical terminology, a list of relevant laws and regulations, and an appendix of additional resources. The Washington Medical Examiners' Handbook is an essential resource for medical examiners in the state of Washington.