Recommendation R1
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors should adopt a budget for the Coroner’s Office to recruit and retain at least one full-time, board-certified Forensic Pathologist prior to expiration of Master Service Agreement No. 24-014 to be completed by September 30, 2026. (F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8)
Jury report: Silent Guardians: The Unsung Work of the Fresno County Coroner’s Office · PDF page 16
Permanent linkOfficial response
Fresno County Administrative Office and Sheriff-Coroner
Agency plans to implementSays implementation will occur by October 2, 2026, citing funded Chief Forensic Pathologist and Forensic Pathologist positions in adopted and recommended budgets and the County Budget Act adoption deadline.
Read official response · PDF page 4Provides a budget explanation and date, four days after the jury’s September 30 target. Budgeted positions and budget adoption do not independently establish successful recruitment or retention.
- Adopt the FY 2026–2027 County Budget including forensic pathology positions. Owner: Fresno County Board of Supervisors. Timing: 2026-10-02.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.