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Coroner outlines revenue limits, new testing tools and budget pressures
Summary
The county coroner said most coroner revenue comes from DOC reimbursements and state autopsy reimbursements (40%); new in-house testing equipment and a switch to more capable skip-tracing services are improving turnaround but increase costs.
Walla Walla County—s coroner told commissioners the office—s 2026 budget depends on reimbursable work and unpredictable revenue streams, and described operational changes meant to speed case processing.
"Most of our revenue dollars come from DOC," the coroner said, explaining that the county is reimbursed when it picks up prisoners or performs autopsies mandated by the state. The state reimburses 40% of certain autopsy costs, he said, and family reimbursements for indigent remains occasionally…
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