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Marathon County medical examiner reports in-county autopsies, new forensic center and regional services
Summary
The Marathon County Medical Examiner's Office told the Public Safety Committee it transitioned to a physician-led office, moved into a new Forensic Science Center, now performs in-county autopsies and provides autopsy services to 19 regional counties; staffing and cremation-authority responsibilities were described.
Jessica, director of operations for the Marathon County Medical Examiner's Office, briefed the committee on the office's responsibilities, staffing and recent operational changes.
Jessica said the office determines cause and manner of death for cases that fall within county jurisdiction — generally deaths that are not clearly natural or that occur outside of a physician's care. The office conducts scene investigations, medical-record reviews and, where needed, post-mortem…
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