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Proposed storage fee for unclaimed decedents draws legal review
Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners · March 31, 2026
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Summary
County staff proposed charging a storage fee when next of kin are contacted but fail to arrange disposition; the coroner’s office cited RCW holding requirements and said Lewis County adopted a similar policy in 2024; staff asked legal for review before final action.
A county staff member identified as Dana presented a policy draft to charge a storage fee when next of kin are contacted and do not make timely disposition arrangements for decedents.
Dana described the office’s due‑diligence process and cited state law that requires the county to hold unclaimed…
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