Records
The medical examiner examines unexpected or unexplained deaths, creates reports, and completes death certificates detailing the cause and manner of death.
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Records
You may request medical examiner records under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). To request information, please visit the FOIA Request Center to submit a FOIA request online. This is our preferred method of receiving the request.​
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If you are unable to submit your request online, please mail written FOIA requests to our office at 1009 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI, 48708.
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Denials
Normal turnaround time for an autopsy report is 14-16 weeks after the autopsy is performed. Any request ofr a copy of an autopsy report made before the completion of the autopsy report will be denied, "Report Not Complete."
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Photo requests are denied except for exceptions listed in PA 322, 2003, H.B. 4249, Sec 2855a (1)(a)
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Work product request for any information not generated by the medical examiner's office will be denied per PA 153, 2004, SB #724