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Luis A. Sanchez M. D. Main 713 796-9292 Fax 713 796-6844 Chief Medical Examiner HARRIS COUNTY INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC SCIENCES Autopsy Information/Release and Funeral Director s Authorization to Claim Form In accordance with state law the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences will perform an inquest or autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death of the decedent. If an autopsy is performed certain organs and tissue are removed for necessary examination and testing. Upon completion of examination and testing any organs and tissue kept by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences will be disposed of in RELEASE OF DECEDENT AND PERSONAL EFFECTS Case number Name of the decedent I bearing the relationship of acknowledge that I am the legal next of kin and authorize the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences to release the decedent named below and his or her personal effects in the possession of the Institute of Forensic Sciences to Funeral Home or its agent upon prese....

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the case number related to the decedent. Ensure this number is accurate, as it is essential for identifying the case.
  3. Fill in the name of the decedent. Make sure to provide the full name as it appears in official documents.
  4. In the section asking for your name, enter your printed name. This should reflect your legal identity.
  5. Specify your relationship to the decedent in the designated field. This is important for confirming your authority to make this request.
  6. Next, provide the name of the funeral home or agent authorized to receive the decedent and their personal effects.
  7. Include your street address, city, state, and zip code. Accurate contact information is necessary for any follow-up.
  8. Sign and date the form in the appropriate sections to validate your authorization. Your signature confirms your understanding of the responsibilities outlined.
  9. Complete the witness section, if required, by providing the printed name, signature, and contact information of the witness.
  10. Finally, ensure all information is correct before saving your changes. You can then download, print, or share the completed form as necessary.

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ing to the Texas Public Information Act, an autopsy report is public information and may be released to anyone who requests a copy unless there is an exception under the law.

​There is no charge to the public for an autopsy. Is there anything that can be done to get the body released sooner? ​When a death is reported to the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, it is assigned a case number. The cases are processed in the order in which they arrive.

Medical Examiner Services. The responsibility of the Institute's Medical Examiner Services, as specified by state law (Chapter 49.25 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure), is to determine cause and manner of death, and to document and preserve evidence.

A private autopsy by an outside expert can cost between $3,000 and $5,000. In some cases, there may be an additional charge for the transportation of the body to and from the autopsy facility.

Medical Examiner's Fee Schedule CodeAutopsy Services (Analysis/Examination/Service)Fee1101Out-of-County (OOC) Complete Autopsy$2,500.001102Out-of-County Complicated Cases (as determined by Chief Medical Examiner)$3,000.001103Out-of-County External Examination or Partial Autopsy$1,250.003 more rows

The autopsy report is public record. It usually takes 8 - 12 weeks to complete a report, however due to unprecedented caseloads there may be a significant delay (beyond 12 weeks) in report completion.

Unless ordered by the state, families are required to pay for an autopsy. It's important to note that medical insurance does not cover this procedure. Autopsies may cost between $3000 and $5000, although that amount may be worked into a wrongful death lawsuit payout should the case go to trial.

The autopsy report is public record. It usually takes 8 - 12 weeks to complete a report, however due to unprecedented caseloads there may be a significant delay (beyond 12 weeks) in report completion.

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Wills & Estates
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Affidavits
Bankruptcy
Bill of Sale
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Divorce
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Identity Theft
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Landlord Tenant
Living Wills
Name Change
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Small Estates
Wills
All Forms
Forms A-Z
Form Library
Customer Service
Terms of Service
Privacy Notice
Legal Hub
Content Takedown Policy
Bug Bounty Program
About Us
Help Portal
Legal Resources
Blog
Affiliates
Contact Us
Delete My Account
Site Map
Industries
Forms in Spanish
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Prepared for You
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