Autopsies ala carte

The private firm Forensic Medical Group, based in Fairfield, contracts with more than a dozen Northern California counties to perform autopsies. The group has raised its prices over the years, invoice records show. In addition to the prices listed, the group charges extra for travel time, court testimony and responding to death scenes.

50 ,2 $1

Autopsies ala carte

50 $6

00 $6

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$3 Full autopsy

External examinations 2006

2010

Source: California Watch research

2006

2010

BRIAN CRAGIN / CALIFORNIA WATCH