How long does it take to get an autopsy report from the medical examiner?

Preliminary information is usually available at the end of the procedure or by the next working day.  Final autopsy reports become ready after the results of toxicology and any other special examinations have been received.  Typically, this may take up to 1-1/2 months.  Complex cases may sometimes take up to 3 months before a final report is complete.

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1. Does an autopsy have to be done?
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3. Can I get a copy of the autopsy report?
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5. Can the autopsy determine the exact time of death?