Do family members have access to the reports of the medical examiner? Who else may obtain an autopsy report?
The autopsy and toxicology reports are available to the legal next of kin (as defined by District law) of the decedent upon written request. These reports are also available upon request to the Mayor, law enforcement agencies or officials, and Fatality Review Committees/Boards. When others inquire, a brief statement of the cause and manner of death is released. Reports are available at the medical examiners office.
