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$335, 400.00-estimated.
Full $2100 x 100=210,000
Limited $1500x 15=22500
External $1500 x 70=84000
Modified Homicide$3500.003=10500
Homicide/infant $4200.00 x 2= $8400.00
Type: Deliberation
Department: CRNR - Coroner
Directors' Update: July 29, 2026
Business Meeting: Aug. 4, 2026
Summary:Contract for forensic pathologist for 2027
Publications:
Cover Letter To:
Additional Copies To: Warren McLeod
Resolution
APPROVE 2027 CONTRACT WITH PACIFIC NORTHWEST PATHOLOGISTS FOR POSTMORTEM EXAMINATIONS
WHEREAS, postmortem examinations are required to completed by board-certified forensic pathologists; and
WHEREAS, the Lewis County Coroner's Office does not directly employ forensic pathologists; and
WHEREAS, forensic pathologist Dr. Emmanuel Lacsina of Pacific Northwest Pathologists has agreed to provide postmortem services for Lewis County by contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) hereby awards a contract for postmortem services to Pacific Northwest Pathologists for a term of January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, for the following rates:
- Records consultations: $500
- Autopsies: $2,100
- External (inspections) exams: $1,200
- Limited internal exams: $1,500
- Modified homicide exams: $3,500
- Homicides and sudden unexplained infant deaths (SUID): $4,200
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Lewis County Coroner Warren McLeod is hereby authorized to sign the contract, attached hereto as Exhibit A, on behalf of Lewis County.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 4th day of August, 2026.