Autopsy Report

Pursuant to LA RS 13:5713 B. (1) The coroner may perform or cause to be performed by a competent physician an autopsy in any case in his discretion. The coroner shall perform or cause to be performed by a competent physician an autopsy in the case of any death where there is a reasonable probability that the violation of a criminal statute has contributed to the death. An autopsy shall be performed in all cases of infants under the age of one year who die unexpectedly without explanation. The autopsy shall include microscopic and toxicology studies.

Request for Autopsy Report

If an autopsy was ordered by the coroner, legal next of kin may obtain a copy of the completed autopsy report by placing an official request in writing and using one of the following methods:

Visit our office in person with your photo ID:
2900 Hearne Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103

Fill out the autopsy and toxicology report request and mail the request to the above address with a color copy of photo ID

Fax the above form with a color copy of photo ID to: 318-841-1332

You will receive your copy once the finalized autopsy report is available for release.