Suffolk County, MA Medical Record Subpoenas, Coroner Autopsy & EMS Run Sheet Retrieval
Complete guide to medical record subpoenas in Suffolk County Superior Court (Boston), autopsy/toxicology retrieval from Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (Boston HQ), 911 ambulance run sheets from Boston Emergency Medical Services (Boston EMS), and hospital HIM retrieval across Suffolk County, Massachusetts under Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, § 70 (Hospitals) & ch. 112, § 12CC (Physicians).
Suffolk County, Massachusetts Subpoena, Coroner & EMS Matrix
- Trial Court Civil Subpoena Venue
- Suffolk County Superior Court (Boston)
- Medical Examiner / Coroner Office
- Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (Boston HQ)
- County 911 EMS & Fire-Rescue Dispatch
- Boston Emergency Medical Services (Boston EMS)
- Governing Statute & Turnaround Window
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, § 70 (Hospitals) & ch. 112, § 12CC (Physicians) • 30 calendar days
- Post-Ciox v. Azar Statutory Copying Fee Cap (MA)
- CPI-adjusted base clerical fee + tiered per-page fee (pgs 1–100 vs. 101+) for third parties. $0.00 FREE copy when requested to support a Social Security Disability or public benefit appeal under M.G.L. c. 111, § 70!
County-Level Record Retrieval in Suffolk County, MA
While clinical hospital charts follow state-wide HIPAA and Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, § 70 (Hospitals) & ch. 112, § 12CC (Physicians) rules, three critical litigation records in Suffolk County must be retrieved directly from county-level authorities:
| County Authority | Designated Agency in Suffolk County | Deliverable & Authorization Rule |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Forensic Autopsy & Toxicology | Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (Boston HQ) | Final Autopsy Protocol, Forensic Toxicology Report, Investigator Narrative & Scene Photos (Requires Next-of-Kin / Estate Executor Release or Subpoena) |
| 2. 911 Ambulance & Paramedic PCRs | Boston Emergency Medical Services (Boston EMS) | NEMSIS Prehospital Care Reports (PCRs), ECG Rhythm Strips, 911 CAD Dispatch Logs & EMS Itemized Transport Billing |
| 3. Civil Subpoena Duces Tecum | Suffolk County Superior Court (Boston) | Certified Hospital & Physician Charts with Custodian of Records Affidavit under Mass. G.L. c. 233, § 79 & § 79G (Certified Hospital & Itemized Medical Bills Admissible with 10-Day Pre-Trial Notice) |
Major Hospital Cities & Trauma Centers in Suffolk County
Select a city in Suffolk County to view its specific hospital HIM desks, UB-04 billing offices, PACS radiology film libraries, and ROI vendor assignments:
Primary Hospitals & Trauma Centers Serving Suffolk County:
- Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH — Level I Trauma & Burn Center)
- Brigham and Women's Hospital (Level I Trauma & Burn Center)
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Level I Trauma)
- Boston Medical Center (BMC — Largest New England Level I Trauma)
- Tufts Medical Center (Level I Trauma)
- Boston Children's Hospital
- St. Elizabeth's Medical Center & Former Steward Carney Hospital Archives