PR26-0404

Chief Medical Examiner Francisco Diaz Confirmation Resolution of 2025

Introduced·11/13/25
Tion Text

Resolution to reappoint Dr. Francisco Diaz as Chief Medical Examiner of Washington, DC.

This bill is a resolution to reappoint Dr. Francisco Diaz as the Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia. Dr. Diaz has served in this role since June 2021 and previously held positions such as Acting Chief Medical Examiner and Medical Director and Deputy Chief Medical Examiner. He has extensive experience in forensic pathology, having performed over 8,500 autopsies and testified in numerous court cases. Dr. Diaz is board certified in Anatomic Pathology and Forensic Pathology and has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.

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History

Feb 23

Council

Committee Mark-up of PR26-0404

Feb 11

Council

Roundtable Hearing Held

Feb 6

Council

Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register