How Do You Obtain Autopsy Reports & Results?
An autopsy is an examination that takes place after a person’s death to find the cause and any other contributing factors. The procedure is typically performed by a medical doctor who specializes in pathology. When there is a question on the manner of a person’s death, getting a copy of the autopsy report and results can give family members closure. As long as you know the place of the person’s death, requesting the report is a simple process. Identify the county in which the autopsy was performed and whether the death fell under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner there. Normally this will be the case when the death was an accident, suicide or homicide rather than an obviously natural death. Call the Medical Examiner’s office and ask for instructions on how to request the autopsy report and results. Normally you will need to file a written request, although some offices will accept requests via email. Always use the preferred means of contact so you won’t have to resubmit your in
