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County pathologist shortage and autopsy delays
Summary
The coroner's office lost both pathologists and can only get a couple of days per month from per-diem doctors. A full-time pathologist is meant to keep autopsies and death certificates timely for families.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
A new position capped at $300,000, versus $300,000–$526,000 a year for outsourced agency pathologists.
✅Who benefits
Families across the county who need timely autopsies and death certificates.
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