Note: There is a $0.10 per page fee for an autopsy report. Please do not send payment until you are notified that the report has been completed. Depending on the circumstances of the case and the laboratory tests that are required, the length of time necessary to complete each case will vary.
Email requests will not be accepted.
Individuals may obtain a copy of a completed autopsy report from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences (HCIFS) during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except for Harris County holidays. All requests must be submitted to the HCIFS Business Office using one of the following methods:
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In writing via the U.S. Postal Service
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
Business Office: Autopsy Report Order
c/o Ms. Velisia Childers or Ms. Rosemary Valdes
1885 Old Spanish Trail
Houston, Texas 77054 |
Via telephone:
(713) 796-6775
Via FAX:
(713) 796-6844
Attention Business Office:
Autopsy Report Order |
Visit our office in person
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
Joseph A. Jachimczyk Forensic Center
1885 Old Spanish Trail
Houston, Texas 77054
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All subpoena reports and open record requests must be submitted via U.S. Postal Service or hand delivered to the following address:
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
Business Office: Autopsy Subpoena or Open Records Request
Joseph A. Jachimczyk Forensic Center
1885 Old Spanish Trail
Houston, Texas 77054
To help expedite your request, please provide as much of the following information as possible:
Information Pertaining to the Decedent:
- Medical Examiner's case number (ML or OC number, if available)
- Name of Deceased
- Date of Death
- County Where Death Occurred
Information Pertaining to the Requester:
- Name of Requester
- Mailing Address
- Daytime Contact Number