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Are Autopsy Reports Public in Maine? (2026 Guide)
Maine autopsy reports are not open public records. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner releases them to next of kin free and to others for a fee.
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Are Autopsy Reports Public in Kansas? (2026 Guide)
Yes. Kansas autopsy reports are public records under the Open Records Act, filed with the clerk of the district court, unless flagged as a criminal investigation record.
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Are Autopsy Reports Public in Georgia? (2026 Guide)
Yes, completed Georgia autopsy reports are public records once the case closes. Learn who can request one, fees, the pending-case hold, and how to get it.
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Are Autopsy Reports Public in Iowa? (2026)
Iowa autopsy reports are not public records. They are released only to the legal next of kin by notarized request, at no charge. Here is how to get one.
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Are Autopsy Reports Public in Idaho? (2026)
Idaho autopsy reports are not public records. Only the legal next of kin or health care power of attorney can request one from the county coroner. Here is how, fees, and the open-case hold.
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Are Autopsy Reports Public in Illinois? (2026 Guide)
Illinois autopsy reports are not fully public records. They are released mainly to next of kin and attorneys, and held while a case is open. Here is how to request one.
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Are Autopsy Reports Public in Hawaii? (2026 Guide)
Hawaii autopsy reports are public records under the UIPA, but privacy redactions apply. Learn who can request a report, the fee, and how to get one in 2026.
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Are Autopsy Reports Public Record in Florida? (2026)
Yes, Florida autopsy reports are public records. Learn who can request one, the photo and open-case exemptions, the fees, and how to get a report.
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Are Autopsy Reports Public in Indiana? (2026)
Indiana autopsy reports are restricted investigative records. Only next of kin and insurers with a claim can get the full report. Learn how to request one and the fee.
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Are Autopsy Reports Public in Arkansas? (2026)
Arkansas autopsy reports are confidential, not public records. Learn who can request one, the $25 fee, the notarized-letter rule, and how to get a copy.
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Are Autopsy Reports Public in Connecticut? (2026)
Connecticut autopsy reports are not open public records. They are released only through the OCME under CGS 19a-411. See who can request one, fees, and how.
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Are Autopsy Reports Public in Colorado? (2026)
Yes. Colorado autopsy reports are public records under CORA and released by county coroners, with a 2025 exemption for minors. Here is how to request one.
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