Examination Report Form
For Next-of-Kin and Other Parties:
After the decedent's examination is completed, any associated test results or reports are received, and the examination report is finalized and transcribed, one non-certified copy will be made available free of charge to the decedent's nearest legal next-of-kin. A certified copy for the next-of-kin or any other party is available for a fee of $125. To request a copy of an examination report, complete the downloadable form below and return to the Records Custodian at tcmerecords@tarrantcountytx.gov. When the manner of death is ruled as Homicide, the Tarrant County Medical Examiner Records Custodian will submit the request for the report to the District Attorney's Office.
For Media:
Send all general inquiries to: MEPIO@tarrantcountytx.gov.
Requests for a copy of an examination report on a non-Homicide case may be made by completing the downloadable form below and returning to: MEPIO@tarrantcountytx.gov.
For reports on cases where the manner of death is ruled as Homicide, or in-custody deaths, email openrecords@tarrantcountytx.gov for the District Attorney's Office approval.
For additional information, please call:
Records: 817/920-5700 Ext. 8336 or Ext. 8679
PIO: 817/920-5700 Ext. 8340
Mail
Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office
200 Feliks Gwozdz Place
Fort Worth, TX 76104-4919
Fax
817-920-5713