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North Carolina autopsy reports are public once finalized, but a 2025 law closes criminal-case records until the investigation ends. Here is who can get one and how.
Rhode Island autopsy reports are restricted, not fully public. Learn who can request a copy from the State Medical Examiner, the $40 fee, and how to apply.
Yes. A final Ohio coroner autopsy report is a public record any person can request, but preliminary notes, photos, suicide notes, and lab reports are exempt.
New York autopsy reports are not general public records. Under County Law 677 the next of kin, spouse, or estate representative may request a copy from the coroner or medical examiner.
Yes. New Mexico autopsy and toxicology reports from the Office of the Medical Investigator are public records. Learn who can request one, fees, and how.
North Dakota autopsy reports are confidential. Only the Report of Death (cause and manner) is public 8 days after it is finalized. Here is who can request the full report.
Nebraska autopsy reports are not public records. Learn who can request a coroner or autopsy report in Nebraska, the fee, and the pending-case rule.
New Jersey autopsy reports are releasable to next of kin and other proper-interest parties, but stay restricted during open criminal cases. Here is how to request one.
No. New Hampshire autopsy reports are confidential medical records, not public. Only next of kin and investigating agencies can request one from the OCME.
Montana autopsy reports are restricted, released only to next of kin, insurers, or law enforcement after a case closes. How to request one and the fee.
Yes. Nevada autopsy and toxicology reports are public records, but private medical details are redacted and reports are held until the case is closed. Here is how to request one.
Minnesota autopsy reports are not public records. The full report is private data released to next of kin and the estate. Learn who can request one and how.