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Larimer County coroner reports rising caseload, regional autopsies and facility needs
Summary
The county coroner told commissioners that investigators are handling more cases, the office performed roughly 250 Larimer County autopsies and 268 autopsies for other counties last year, and staff recommended facility improvements to support increasing out‑of‑county work.
Steven Hanks, Larimer County coroner, told the Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 27 that the office’s caseload and out‑of‑county autopsy work have increased and described operational adjustments to manage staff workload.
“We record every death in Larimer County whether it’s a coroner’s office jurisdiction or not,” Hanks said, explaining that his office documents reports of death and differentiates between simple reports and cases that require scene investigation or autopsy. He said the office performs about 250 autopsies for Larimer County residents and about 268 autopsies for other counties under…
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