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BUDGET/PROGRAM: Coroner/001-151-000
MISSION: We determine the manner and cause of death within the boundaries of Jefferson County.
REVENUE:
2016
Actual
2017
Actual 2018 Budget
2018
Amended 2019 Request Memo
Autopsy Cost Reimbursement 8,340 17,200 25,348 25,348
8,340 17,200 25,348 0 25,348
Indigent burial - professional services --2,060 2,182 2,182 2,247
Dues, subscriptions and memberships 350 361 372 672 383
Operating supplies 82 824 849 849 874
Autopsies 45,391 63,000 37,800 43,200 45,000 Includes $7,200 Add for Autopsies
Funeral home services 6,000 0 12,000 18,000 12,000
Travel 0 42 4,120 4,120 3,500
Health Dept. - Vaccines 0 0 212 212 218
Training 0 0 1,591 1,591 450
On-call coroner pay 0 0 0 0 0
51,823 66,245 59,126 70,826 60,504
Coroner/001-151-000
JEFFERSON COUNTY 2019 BUDGET REQUEST
BUDGET/PROGRAM: Coroner/001-151-000
GOALS FOR FY2019
1. To determine the cause and manner of death for those deaths identified as reportable to the County Coroner as accurately as possible.
2. To identify possible epidemiological trends which might threaten the health of Jefferson County residents and visitors.
OBJECTIVES FOR FY2019
1. Arrange for the performance of autopsies and toxicological analyses to most accurately determine the cause and manner of death in reportable cases.
2. Consult with primary care physicians to best determine the cause of death in reportable deaths without incurring cost to the county for an autopsy when possible.
3. Notify appropriate public safety officials of any epidemiological events or trends, if they should occur within the county.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
2016
Actual
2017
Actual
2018
Plan
2019
Plan
Number of deaths referred to the Coroner 84 86 68 100
Number of autopsies performed on Coroner’s order 38 28 24 36
Expected deaths reported to Coroner by hospice 137 158 117 0
Number of possible epidemiological threats reported 0 0 0 0
SUMMARY OF KEY FUNDING/SERVICE ISSUES: Pursuant to RCW 36.16.030, the Prosecuting Attorney is the ex officio coroner in Jefferson County because its
population is less than 40,000. Every deputy prosecuting attorney in Jefferson County serve as deputy coroners. Prosecuting attorneys need training to do death investigations
The Washington Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners is attempting to provide low cost trainings throughout the state. Attendance at these trainings will greatly
enhance the abilities of the Coroner and deputies to provide meaningful assistance at death investigations.