Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 11G-2.005 - Records, Autopsy Report

(1) The district medical examiner shall keep among the official records:

(a) The appointment as district medical examiner by the Governor;

(b) A copy of each letter of appointment, resignation, and removal of an associate medical examiner;

(c) A log or registry of all cases referred to the medical examiner;

(d) Records of all investigations performed, including findings, laboratory reports, photographs, and autopsy reports;

(e) Photocopies of all death certificates signed by a medical examiner;

(f) All other notes or documentation forming a record of an investigation; and,

(g) Documentation of the custody and surrender of dead bodies.

(2) Autopsy Report:

(a) The detailed findings of each autopsy shall be included in an autopsy report.

(b) The autopsy report shall be typed and shall include among the case identification data the following information:

1. The medical examiner district or county;

2. The place, date, and time of the autopsy;

3. The name of the decedent, if known;

4. The medical examiner case number;

5. The name of the medical examiner responsible for the opinions; and,

6. The name of any other pathologist who performed or assisted with the autopsy.

(c) The autopsy report shall be signed by the medical examiner completing the autopsy and the signature line shall be dated.

(d) The autopsy report shall clearly distinguish objective observations from opinions. Among the objective observations to be included or appended shall be the gross observations, any microscopic observations, and any results of toxicology tests. Among the opinions to be included shall be the cause of death.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 11G-2.005

Rulemaking Authority 406.04 FS. Law Implemented 406.11, 406.13 FS.

New 10-18-81, Formerly 11G-2.05, Amended 6-3-10, 5-21-12.

New 10-18-81, Formerly 11G-2.05, Amended 6-3-10, 5-21-12.