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    Default Who Can View an Autopsy Report

    Was wondering about autopsy reports.....are they public record and if so where does someone go to view the report?

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    Was wondering about autopsy reports.....are they public record and if so where does someone go to view the report?
    Laws vary by state ... so, what state are you in?

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    Default Re: Who Can View an Autopsy Report

    Some autopsy reports are confidential, sealed by the court. Others are not.

    Speak with your county medical examiner's office about the forms and fees required to request a copy of an autopsy report. (If you are next-of-kin, you're usually entitled to a free copy, regardless of seal.)

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    Default Re: Who Can View an Autopsy Report

    And if the person is mildly famous, you may find the autopsy reports online.

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    Default Re: Who Can View an Autopsy Report

    And, again, the laws vary by state.

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    Default Re: Who Can View an Autopsy Report

    I live in Iowa

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    I live in Iowa
    Start here:

    http://www.iosme.iowa.gov/

    And call your local coroner and ask about the report.

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    Default Re: Who Can View an Autopsy Report

    http://www.state.ia.us/government/ag...ecords_out.pdf

    also, your open records act appears to allow folks to see this .. no personal privacy issues (person is dead) that I can see + such issues would likely require testimony to establish a privacy concern

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    Ok Thank You

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