Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 68.52.020 (2026)

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Such morgue shall be under the control and management of the coroner who shall have power with the advice and consent of the county commissioners, to employ the necessary deputies and employees; and, with the advice and consent of the county commissioners, to fix their salaries and compensation, which, together with the expenses of operating such morgue, shall be paid monthly out of the county treasury.
[ 1917 c 90 s 2; RRS s 6041. Formerly RCW 68.12.020.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2014–2014 · leading case: Lee v. Jasman, 332 P.3d 1106 (Wash. Ct. App. 2014).
Lee v. Jasman, 332 P.3d 1106 (Wash. Ct. App. 2014). “RCW 68.52.020. The coroner shall monthly report the death of any person as a result of a vehicle accident to the county sheriff and to the Washington State Patrol.”
D. Angus Lee v. Jerry Jasman (Wash. Ct. App. 2014). “RCW 68.52.020. The coroner shall monthly report the death of any person as a result of a vehicle accident to the county sheriff and to the Washington State Patrol.”
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