Office of the Medical Examiner (Coroner)

An autopsy is part of a forensic investigation. The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner does not do limited autopsies but full forensic autopsies. Per state statute, it is the decision of the Medical Examiner’s Office as to whether or not an autopsy will be conducted. The office understands that some families might object to an autopsy. These cases will be handled on a case by case basis.

An autopsy report is a public record. Please be aware that the autopsy report will be available after; 8-12 weeks after the autopsy is completed. Autopsy reports range from 8-12 pages.

A set fee of $12.00 will be charged for all autopsy reports. To request an autopsy report, please download the autopsy report form and follow the directions.