Healthy and Safe Communities
Last Updated: 04/16/2026
Enforce the law
Strategy: Enforce the law
Agency: 167 - Forensic Investigations Council
A001 - State Toxicology Lab Management and Crime Lab Management
The Forensic Investigations Council is composed of law enforcement personnel and pathologists. The Council reviews, recommends, and promotes improvements to the criminal justice and death investigation systems in Washington State. In conjunction with the University of Washington, the Council monitors the operations of the State Toxicology Laboratory and manages a State Forensic Pathology Fellowship Program. In addition, the Council reviews and monitors the budgets of the State Toxicology Laboratory and the Washington State Patrol Crime Laboratory, and appoints the State Toxicologist. (Death Investigations Account-State)
| Account | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02K - Death Investigations Account | |||
| State | 417,000 | 424,000 | 841,000 |
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | |||
| GFS | |||
| Other | 417,000.0 | 424,000.0 | 841,000.0 |
| Totals | 417,000.0 | 424,000.0 | 841,000.0 |
Expected Results
To improve public safety and health, and preserve and enhance the quality of death investigations and criminal justice forensic services.