Experienced, Compassionate, Objective
Sabrina Gast, Coroner of York County SC

AT A GLANCE:

A life long resident of Fort Mill, Sabrina received her nursing degree from Clemson University, worked as a nurse in a level one trauma center, and has over 15 years of nursing experience.

She worked to create the only Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program in South Carolina based in a law enforcement office. She quickly gained respect as an expert in caring for victims of violence and was asked to teach forensic techniques to other healthcare professionals in the surrounding areas.

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Appointed Coroner of York County by Governor Mark Sanford in September of 2006, she continues to serve in this office bringing compassion and integrity to the public that she serves.

  Accomplishments  
  • Qualified as an expert witness in York County as a Nurse, Forensic Nurse, and as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
  • Reduced the 2007 budget for the coroner's office
  • Updated policy and procedure manual
  • Created a secure and accountable location for personal belongings and evidence collected by the coroner's office
  • Participate in the "Alive at 25" education program through the SC National Safety Council
  • Joined the "All on Aboard" board in York County


  Personal Information  

  • Lifelong resident of Fort Mill, SC
  • Married to John for 16 years. John is a Vice President with Williams Engineering in Rock Hill, SC
  • Two children: Josh, 11 and Jordan, 9. Both attend school in the Fort Mill School District


  Education  

  • Graduated from Fort Mill High School
  • Graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
  • Masters Degree in Forensic Nursing from Duquesne University
  Professional Certifications  

  • Certified by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI)
  • Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
  • Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-A)
  • Certified Forensic Nurse (CFN)


Sabrina at GOP Grand Opening
Sabrina at GOP Grand Opening


 
  Goals  

Sabrina Gast being sworn in as Coroner of York County SC
  • Build upon the confidence and integrity I have established during my appointment to this office
  • Create a referral network for family members in need of support and counseling
  • Ensure the staff attends training to maintain competency and improve upon the investigative abilities of the office
  • Increase community education events in an effort to be proactive to prevent accidental deaths in York County




  Job Duties  

Among the Coroner's responsibilities:
  1. Investigating any death when it
    1. results from violence,
    2. is an apparent suicide,
    3. is a suspicious or unusual manner,
    4. is unattended by a physician
    5. when it occurs in apparent good health
  2. Notifying next-of-kin.
  3. Determining cause and manner of death
  4. Certifying the death certificate

Sabrina Gast with Governor Sanford
Governor Sanford
and Sabrina
Sabrina Gast at Springfest
Sabrina at Springfest.
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