5006 FEES FOR COPIES OF RECORDS, REPORTS, AND SERVICES

5006.1 The following fee schedule shall apply to copies of records and reports and for other services provided to private parties by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner:

1. (a) Autopsy Reports
2. (1) Family members $ 15.00
3. (2) Insurance Companies 50.00
4. (3) Other Private Parties 50.00
5. (b) External Examination Report (Certified Copy) 25.00
6. (c) Proof of Death 25.00
7. (d) Photographs (produced on site)
8. (1) Laser Prints 10.00 each
9. (2) Glossy Prints 10.00 each
10. (3) 35mm Slides 15.50 each
11. (e) Histology
12. (1) Unstained 15.00 each
13. (2) Hematoxylin and Eosin 15.00 each
14. (f) Cremation Approval 75.00
15. (g) Still. Births 75.00
16. (h) Investigation Reports 6.50 per page
17. (i) Body Storage 150.00
18. (j) Expert Testimony and Depositions 300.00 per hour

5006.2 If in the opinion of the Chief Medical Examiner or the United States Attorney, further investigation is required as to the cause and manner of death, the Chief Medical Examiner may appoint a qualified private pathologist to perform an autopsy and to retain tissues and biological specimens as deemed necessary.

5006.3 A pathologist, other than a medical examiner, who performs an autopsy at the request of the CME shall be compensated in accordance with the fees set forth in subsection 5006.1 of those rules.

5006.4 The payments required by these rules shall be made by check or money order made payable to the D.C. Treasurer and shall reflect the medical examiner case number of the decedent for whom records and information are being requested.

SOURCE: As amended by Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 8922 (October 7, 2005).