Coroner outlines revenue limits, new testing tools and budget pressures

Oct 15, 2025

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.

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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.

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