• Medical Examiner Records may take up to six months from the date of passing and are releasable after finalization.  Please see below exceptions.

• If the report you are requesting is "pending" your request will be processed once the report has been finalized and is available for distribution.  Reports available for distribution may take 7-10 days for fulfillment.

• Cases that include potential criminal charges, in custody deaths, or are classified as undetermined, will require additional time as authorization must be obtained from the lead law enforcement agency and/or the State Attorney.

• The above statements do not include all exemptions of public record which may be found and are provided pursuant to Florida Statute Ch. 119 and Florida Statute Ch. 406.

• To request Medical Examiner reports click here to complete the automated request form.  You may also send an email to: contactus@d1meo.org; reach us by telephone 850-332-7300 or send a self-addressed stamped envelope with postage for two ounces to:

District One Medical Examiner

2114 Airport Blvd. Suite 1450

Pensacola, FL 32504

• Death certificates are not available through the Medical Examiner's office. Please contact the funeral home or the Florida Department of Health in the county where the death occurred. 

• Autopsy photos are protected and may only be released as stated in Florida Statute 406.135