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Delaware County coroner reports rising caseload and backlog of death‑certificate reviews
Summary
Coroner Gavin Green told the council the office has handled 578 calls so far in 2025 and projects about 694 cases for the year. He said many cases come via hospital referrals after injury and require extensive records review, creating a multi‑week backlog and delays for families and funeral homes.
Delaware County Coroner Gavin Green briefed the council on Oct. 28 about a growing caseload and a backlog of death‑certificate reviews that he said is stretching staff resources and delaying certificates for families and funeral homes.
Green said his office had received 578 case calls to date and projects roughly 694 cases for 2025. He attributed the increase not primarily to overdoses or homicides but to referrals from hospitals and medical…
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