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Board approves policy for Medical Examiner when physician refuses to sign death certificate
Summary
Calumet County approved a policy clarifying procedures for the Medical Examiner to follow when a physician refuses to sign a death certificate; the policy passed unanimously April 21, 2026.
The Calumet County Board approved a new policy governing actions by the Medical Examiner when a physician refuses to sign a death certificate. The policy was approved on a motion by Supervisor LaTour and seconded by Supervisor Budde and carried unanimously (20 ayes, 0 nays, 1 excused).
Minutes record only the motion and result; the text of the policy and any operational directives were placed on file with county records. The decision gives the county a formal procedure for these situations; the minutes do not include the policy text or any fiscal implications.
