Autopsy reports are deemed Public Record and may be released according to Colorado Revised Statutes. To request a copy of an Autopsy Report, complete all required fields in the form.  Information collected will be retained in the case file of the requested record.

It is our intent to process requests as soon as possible.  Depending on the size and nature of the request, processing may be delayed. Generally, autopsy reports are completed within 60 to 90 days.  Reports that are not completed at the time of the request will be fulfilled upon completion.  Requests for inactive file reports may require review by administration prior to release.

The following fee(s) shall be assessed, unless actual costs exceed that amount.  Actual costs include staff time. Any fees charged shall include the cost of redacting privileged or protected information from the document. 

No Charge - Immediate next-of-kin (for current cases)
No Charge - Law enforcement agencies
No Charge - District Attorney's Office
No Charge - Reports less than 10 pages
$0.25 - per page, payable in advance, pursuant to CRS§24-72-205, for all other persons or business for reports over 10 pages.

$30.00 per hour will be assessed for every request which requires research and retrieval. No Charge - For the first hour pursuant to CRS§24-72-205 (6)(a) in addition to the twenty-five cents ($.25) per page regardless of the number of pages.