Who do I need to talk to about getting an Autopsy done?
An autopsy is ordered by the Coroner of Caddo Parish if the cause of death cannot be determined by medical records or if there is a reasonable probability that the violation of a criminal statute has been contributed to the cause of death. Autopsies may also be ordered by the Coroner of Caddo Parish if the death is a result of an accident or if the manner of death is considered to be a public health risk. All infants under the age of one year who die unexpectedly without explanation may also have an Autopsy performed. If the family of a deceased person wishes to have an Autopsy performed on the deceased person, the family must speak with the attending physician of the deceased person and request a Private Autopsy. A Private Autopsy can be performed by a pathologist and full financial responsibility will be the families.
