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North Carolinas medical examiners office is implementing a groundbreaking statewide digital system to streamline death record processing, addressing a significant backlog that has caused delays for families and justice. The system, currently in its first phase, connects examiners to regional centers. Families like Dorleen Richardson, whose husbands autopsy report has been delayed for six months, express frustration over the slow process. Despite a budget increase, officials argue that more resources are needed to tackle the backlog. The digital upgrade is expected to significantly improve the process, although staff time lost to court testimonies poses a challenge.

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