D.C. Code § 5-1407

Current through codified legislation effective October 30, 2024
Section 5-1407 - Subpoena power for access to confidential medical records

The CME is authorized to issue a subpoena for confidential medical records and relevant information from physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, residential care facilities and other health care providers as in the CME's opinion is necessary for investigating deaths under this chapter. Any such subpoena issued by the CME may be enforced by order of the Superior Court. The Mayor shall, by regulation, prescribe procedures for issuing administrative subpoenas pursuant to this section.

D.C. Code § 5-1407

Amended by D.C. Law 24-45,§ III-H-3072, 68 DCR 010163, eff. 11/13/2021.
Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 2908, 47 DCR 6308.