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Autopsy Reports

Performing autopsies is a key element of our office's work. Autopsy reports are not public records. Not everyone is entitled to receive a copy of an autopsy report. If you meet eligibility, you can request to receive a copy of one of our autopsy reports.

A forensic autopsy is the examination of a body by a medical examiner with specialized training. The medical examiner looks for any signs of disease or injury that may have contributed to the death. If you are authorized, you may request a copy of the autopsy report, which is the written record of the medical examiner's findings. We do not perform an autopsy on every case that comes into our office.

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Contact Information

Address

Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Headquarters
720 Albany St., Boston , MA 02118
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Westfield Office
178 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA 01085
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Cape Office
1 Simpkins Road, Sandwich, MA 02563
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Phone

Boston Call Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Boston at (617) 267-6767
Boston Toll-Free Call Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Boston Toll-Free at (800) 962-7877

Administrative Business Offices open M-F 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Westfield Call Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Westfield at (413) 538-6213
Westfield Toll-Free Call Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Westfield Toll-Free at (800) 445-5889

Administrative Business Offices open M-F 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Cape Call Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Cape at (508) 539-2200

Administrative Business Offices open M-F 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Fax

Boston Fax (617) 266-6763
Westfield Fax (413) 538-6862
Cape Fax (508) 539-0283

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