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Medical examiner reports rising caseload and drug‑related deaths; autopsy costs to rise
Summary
Dr. Meno told the Human Services Committee that caseloads and autopsies are increasing, that the office has recorded 22 drug‑related deaths so far in 2025 and that autopsy fees from the contracted forensic pathologist will rise from $1,200 to $1,500 per case.
Dr. Meno, Jackson County medical examiner, briefed the Human Services Committee on caseload trends, drug‑related deaths and personnel and cost issues.
He reported the number of death investigations rose through July and projected 690–700 deaths reported to the office by year end. As of July the office had completed 114 autopsies year to date and projected roughly 195–200 autopsies by year end. He said…
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