D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 28, r. 28-5006
The following fee schedule shall apply when copies of documents are provided to, or services are provided for, non-governmental parties by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
(a) Autopsy Report or External Examination Report | |
(1) Family members | $15.00 |
(2) Insurance companies | 75.00 |
(3) Other private parties | 75.00 |
(b) Proof of Death (certified) | 25.00 |
(c) Toxicology Report | 25.00 |
(d) Other Documents | |
(1) Search, and | 15.00 |
(2) Per page | 1.00 |
(e) Photographs | |
(1) Search, and | 15.00 |
(2) Electronic format file (each) | 1.00 |
(3) Print (each) | 10.00 |
(f) Radiology Studies (each) | 25.00 |
(g) Cremation Approval | 75.00 |
(h) Body Storage | 150.00 |
(i) Still Birth Storage | 75.00 |
(j) Histology Slides (each) | |
(1) Unstained | 20.00 |
(2) Hematoxylin and eosin | 20.00 |
(k) Expert Testimony (hour) | 450.00 |
(l) Fees for other services will be set at the Chief Medical Examiner's discretion. |
The fee schedule set forth in Subsection 5006.1 shall also apply when the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is responding to a subpoena in any matter except:
The payments required by this section shall be made by check or money order made payable to the D.C. Treasurer or by electronic fund transfer and shall reflect the medical examiner case number of the decedent about or for whom documents or services are being requested.
If, in the opinion of the Chief Medical Examiner or the United States Attorney, further investigation is required as to the cause and manner of death of a decedent, the Chief Medical Examiner may appoint a qualified private pathologist or other scientist to assist and to retain tissues and biological specimens as deemed necessary.
The compensation for a pathologist or consultant appointed by the Chief Medical Examiner pursuant to Subsection 5006.4 shall be negotiated pursuant to guidelines for procurement of services by the District.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 28, r. 28-5006