Freedom of Information Law

Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests should be submitted through New York City's OpenRecords Portal by pressing the "Request a Record" button.

For Members of the Media, Please Contact: PublicAffairs@ocme.nyc.gov

For Information Requests Regarding Medical Examiner Casefile Records (e.g. Autopsy Reports, Complete Medical Examiner Case Files):

Requests Made Directly by Family and Next-of-Kin – visit OCME’s records request page for families and next-of-kin.

Requests by Law Firms Representing Family / Next-of-Kin (this information also applies to Insurance Companies and Non-NOK That Are Not Government Agencies or Media) – Email to: ocmerecordsrequest@ocme.nyc.gov

Requests Made Directly by Government Agencies, Law Enforcement, Legal Organizations, and Other Organizations Requesting Records for Official, Investigative Purposes – visit OCME’s records request page for Other Interested Parties

For a finalized death certificate - visit the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s website.

FOIL requests may also be submitted in writing by mail to OCME's Records Access Officers:

Records Access Officers:

Alison Nixon, Esq.
Xiaoshu Wu. Esq.

Geoffrey Crary, Esq.

Office of Chief Medical Examiner
Records Access Officer
421 East 26th Street, 13th Floor
New York, NY 10016