N.H. Admin. Code § Jus 2005.03

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024
Section Jus 2005.03 - Release of Investigation Reports
(a) The OCME shall treat investigation reports as confidential medical records pursuant to RSA 91-A, applicable federal law and consistent with RSA 611-A:8, under which comparable information has been deemed confidential. The OCME shall on request release a copy of an investigation report to the decedent's next of kin, a law enforcement agency or government agency involved in an investigation of the decedent's death.
(b) The OCME may release a copy of an investigation report to a medical or scientific body or university or similar organization for educational or research purposes, provided however that when such reports are made available for that purpose, release shall be made upon the condition that all identifying information contained in the report shall remain confidential and shall not be published.
(c) The OCME shall not otherwise disclose such reports without authorization of the next of kin that complies with all applicable state and federal requirements for the release of such records.
(d) The requestor shall pay the fee specified in Jus 2006.01(e) before such report shall be provided.

N.H. Admin. Code § Jus 2005.03

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