Obtaining Records

Autopsy Reports

Anyone may ask for a copy of an autopsy report by submitting a written request to the Medical Examiner's Office.  Certain exceptions to the public records law exist. Specifically, information is not public record when it involves an active, ongoing police investigation, or when the identity of a victim of child abuse or sexual abuse would be revealed.

The request may be handwritten or you can use our form.

Death Certificates

The Medical Examiner's Office does not release or provide death certificates to next-of-kin or the general public. The funeral home or cremation society obtains copies for the family. Additional copies may be obtained from the Office of Vital Statistics of the county where death occurred:

Lee County Health Department
Office of Vital Statistics
3920 Michigan Avenue
Fort Myers, Florida 33916 
(239) 332 -9555

Hendry County Health Department
Office of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 70
Labelle, Florida  33975-0070
863-674-4056

Glades County Health Department
Office of Vital Statistics
P.O. BOX 489
Moore Haven, FL 33471
863-946-0707

Autopsy Photos 

Autopsy photos are not released without a court order.  Exceptions are: