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Coroner reports large caseload rise and wins approval for autopsy-services contract
Summary
The coroner told commissioners the office is seeing an 89% increase in cases year-over-year and the board approved a contract with First Forensic for autopsy services; coroner cautioned capacity limits in staffing and facilities may affect turnaround times.
Hamilton County’s coroner informed the Board of Commissioners on July 13 that the office is experiencing a significant caseload increase and the board approved a contract for autopsy services with First Forensic.
The coroner said the office has seen an 89% increase in cases compared with the previous year, which has raised the number of autopsies performed and stressed local capacity; while current turnaround times are ‘‘acceptable’’ for operations, the coroner acknowledged the delays do not always meet families’ needs. Commissioners discussed timing and capacity constraints and approved the contract after questions about whether timeliness had improved.
The contract is intended to ensure continued access to autopsy services while the coroner’s office manages increased volume; specific contract value was not stated at the meeting.
