2026 Kentucky General Election

Mark SUTTON

Buket Urgen

Sutton, who has served as a deputy coroner for several years, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the community in this capacity. He emphasized the importance of the role and his commitment to ensuring that the office operates with integrity and professionalism.

Sutton sworn in to fill Scott Co. coroner unexpired term

Mark Sutton has served as a deputy coroner for several years.

Sutton sworn in to fill Scott Co. Coroner unexpired term | News

Sutton was sworn in as the new Scott County coroner on Monday, filling the unexpired term of the late coroner, Dr. John M. Scott. The ceremony took place at the Scott County Courthouse, where Sutton took the oath of office administered by Judge John E. D. McCarty.

Sutton will serve the remainder of Dr. Scott's term, which runs until the end of 2023. Following this term, he plans to run for a full term as coroner in the upcoming election.

Michele Ray County Treasurer (502) 863-7850 michele.ray@scottky.govMark Sutton County Coroner (502) 570-0525Chad S. Wallace County Magistrate (859) 221-0791 chad.wallace@scottky.gov

Scott County officials listing

Mark currently serves as Scott County coroner. He was sworn in to fill an unexpired term that ran through the end of 2023.

Scott County - Kentucky DLG - Counties View

As of October 8, 2026, Mark SUTTON’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Public Health

- The coroner investigates certain types of deaths and attempts to determine their cause. To determine the cause of death, the coroner can order an autopsy, seize evidence, and interrogate people.
- The coroner can present evidence to a coroner’s jury. If that jury returns a verdict of manslaughter, murder, or other criminal act, then the coroner must make an arrest or notify law enforcement.
- The coroner has discretion about investigating deaths from natural causes.
- The minimum possible salary is determined based on county population and a coroner’s continuing education. The minimum monthly pay ranges from $200 to $1,300. The current maximum annual salary allowed is about $93,000.
- A coroner must possess a current certificate of continuing education in order to perform a postmortem examination but otherwise has no educational requirements for the job.

The chief medical examiner for the county.