Polk County, IA Medical Record Subpoenas, Coroner Autopsy & EMS Run Sheet Retrieval
Complete guide to medical record subpoenas in Iowa District Court for Polk County (5th Judicial District — Des Moines), autopsy/toxicology retrieval from Polk County Medical Examiner's Office (Des Moines), 911 ambulance run sheets from Des Moines Fire Department EMS & Polk County EMS, and hospital HIM retrieval across Polk County, Iowa under Iowa Code § 622.10 & 653 IAC 13.7.
Polk County, Iowa Subpoena, Coroner & EMS Matrix
- Trial Court Civil Subpoena Venue
- Iowa District Court for Polk County (5th Judicial District — Des Moines)
- Medical Examiner / Coroner Office
- Polk County Medical Examiner's Office (Des Moines)
- County 911 EMS & Fire-Rescue Dispatch
- Des Moines Fire Department EMS & Polk County EMS
- Governing Statute & Turnaround Window
- Iowa Code § 622.10 & 653 IAC 13.7 • 30 calendar days
- Post-Ciox v. Azar Statutory Copying Fee Cap (IA)
- Reasonable cost-based fee schedule for third-party attorney requests under Iowa Code § 622.10(6); Workers' Comp capped by 876 IAC 8.9
County-Level Record Retrieval in Polk County, IA
While clinical hospital charts follow state-wide HIPAA and Iowa Code § 622.10 & 653 IAC 13.7 rules, three critical litigation records in Polk County must be retrieved directly from county-level authorities:
| County Authority | Designated Agency in Polk County | Deliverable & Authorization Rule |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Forensic Autopsy & Toxicology | Polk County Medical Examiner's Office (Des Moines) | Final Autopsy Protocol, Forensic Toxicology Report, Investigator Narrative & Scene Photos (Requires Next-of-Kin / Estate Executor Release or Subpoena) |
| 2. 911 Ambulance & Paramedic PCRs | Des Moines Fire Department EMS & Polk County EMS | NEMSIS Prehospital Care Reports (PCRs), ECG Rhythm Strips, 911 CAD Dispatch Logs & EMS Itemized Transport Billing |
| 3. Civil Subpoena Duces Tecum | Iowa District Court for Polk County (5th Judicial District — Des Moines) | Certified Hospital & Physician Charts with Custodian of Records Affidavit under Iowa R. Evid. 5.902(11) Business Records Declaration |
Major Hospital Cities & Trauma Centers in Polk County
Select a city in Polk County to view its specific hospital HIM desks, UB-04 billing offices, PACS radiology film libraries, and ROI vendor assignments:
Des Moines, IA Hospital Records
Clinical HIM • UB-04 Billing • DICOM Radiology
Primary Hospitals & Trauma Centers Serving Polk County:
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center (UnityPoint Health — Level I Trauma)
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center (Level II Trauma)
- Broadlawns Medical Center