Determining Legal Death Status

Summary

To determine if someone is legally deceased, contact local vital records or courts. For a missing person in California, file a report with local law enforcement and consult the California Department of Justices Missing Persons Unit. You may need to petition a court for a declaration of presumed death after a certain period.

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She's a missing person from California
It sounds like you need information on how to handle a missing person case and possibly determine the legal status of Sherry Elizabeth Roach. Here are the steps you should consider:
- File a missing person report with local law enforcement in California if you haven't already.
- Check with the California Department of Justice's Missing Persons Unit.
- For legal status, you may need to petition a court in California for a declaration of presumed death after a certain period.
Would you like contact information for any specific agencies or further steps?