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Supervisors seek answers as autopsy and medical examiner costs rise
Summary
County officials flagged a multi-year increase in autopsy and medical-examiner expenses and requested investigators explain whether the rise is due to more autopsies or higher per-case costs. The board asked staff to follow up and provide data before finalizing related budget lines.
Jefferson County supervisors raised questions about a multi-year increase in autopsy and medical examiner-related expenses during the Jan. 20 meeting. Finance and public-safety staff reported year-to-date costs of about $21,602.55 and noted last year's expense exceeded $50,000 — figures well above a prior high of roughly…
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