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Coroners' association opposes House language to make county coroners appointed positions
5557096 · May 7, 2025
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Summary
The Ohio State Coroners Association urged the Senate to remove House language that would replace elected county coroners with appointees, arguing the elected system preserves independence, impartiality and national‑recognized standards for death investigations.
David Corey, executive director of the Ohio State Coroners Association, and Warren County coroner Dr. Russell Updegrove told the committee they oppose House language in the budget that would shift the county coroner from an elected office to one appointed by county commissioners.
Corey said Ohio's elected…
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