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- Desha County CoronerIncumbent2023 – 2026
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BB
Billy Bates
Democratic
About Desha County Coroner
The county coroner is charged with the responsibility of determining the cause of death for those deaths properly the responsibility of the coroner. Although the duties of the county coroner are, necessarily, intermittent, the office is a full-time position. The coroner is tasked with the investigation of deaths occurring within the county 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days per year. At any time the coroner is required to investigate deaths. When a death is reported to the coroner, he shall conduct an investigation concerning the circumstances surrounding the death of an individual and gather and review background information, including but not limited to, medical information and any other information which may be helpful in determining the cause and manner of death.
- Term length
- 2023 – 2026
- Next election
- November 3, 2026
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Nearby Officials
KN
Kristin N. Christmas
Desha County Circuit Clerk
SS
Shirley Snow Kozubski
Desha County Treasurer

Jessica Ferguson
Desha County Assessor
BR
Billy Ray Bates
Desha County Coroner

Lisa Hutchison
Desha County Collector
VD
Valerie Donaldson III
Desha County Clerk