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Clallam County prepares temporary coroner appointment after coroner’s resignation
Summary
County staff briefed commissioners on options after the coroner resigned effective Dec. 31; staff recommended appointing a District Court judge under state statute as a temporary coroner and said the board will consider a resolution at the Jan. 7 regular meeting.
Clallam County staff told the commissioners on Dec. 30 that the county coroner has resigned effective midnight Dec. 31, leaving the office vacant and requiring an immediate temporary solution.
County staff described three legal options: appoint a district court judge under RCW 36.24.160; appoint a non‑judge individual; or pursue a declaratory judgment in court. Staff said the…
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