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County Coroner-Medical Examiner in DeKalb County, Alabama
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- Until November 7, 2025
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County Coroner-Medical Examiner
About this position
The County Coroner or Medical Examiner is responsible for inquiring into the cause and manner of death of a citizen in their jurisdiction. The County Coroner or Medical Examiner is also responsible for completing test results, documenting evidence, completing autopsies, and providing testimonies.
Position Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Salary
$12,000 / year
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a resident in the county for at least one year prior to qualifying for election to the office, a registered voter, at least 25 years of age, the holder of a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent. Must not have been convicted of a felony offense or any offense involving moral turpitude.
Filing Requirements
Filing Fee (Major party candidates only): 2% of the annual salary for the office. Petition Signature Requirements (independent and minor party candidates only): 3% of the number of votes cast in the district for the office of governor in the last general election.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the county probate judge's office.
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