In addition, the vast majority of pedestrians, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, overdoses, industrial accidents, sudden and otherwise unexplained deaths under the age of 45 and a variety of other types of cases are subject to autopsy examination. In addition, records may be made available to any other individual with the written consent of the family or by court order. Legitimate scientific research organizations may also have access to the records provided the identity of the decedents are not published or otherwise made public. Records are not otherwise open to the general public. Unfortunately, we cannot honor e-mail requests for medical records at this time.
Reports typically range from four to seven pages.
Do not include payment with your initial request. When your request is received, you will be advised, in writing, of the status of the report. If the report is complete, you will receive an invoice stating the amount due. If the report is not complete, your request will be acknowledged and you will be notified as soon as it is complete. Specific documents are required for cases which are to be cremated.