Charleston County, SC Medical Record Subpoenas, Coroner Autopsy & EMS Run Sheet Retrieval
Complete guide to medical record subpoenas in Charleston County Court of Common Pleas (9th Judicial Circuit), autopsy/toxicology retrieval from Charleston County Coroner's Office, 911 ambulance run sheets from Charleston County EMS, and hospital HIM retrieval across Charleston County, South Carolina under S.C. Code Ann. § 44-115-80 (Physicians) & § 44-7-325 (Hospitals).
Charleston County, South Carolina Subpoena, Coroner & EMS Matrix
- Trial Court Civil Subpoena Venue
- Charleston County Court of Common Pleas (9th Judicial Circuit)
- Medical Examiner / Coroner Office
- Charleston County Coroner's Office
- County 911 EMS & Fire-Rescue Dispatch
- Charleston County EMS
- Governing Statute & Turnaround Window
- S.C. Code Ann. § 44-115-80 (Physicians) & § 44-7-325 (Hospitals) • 30 calendar days (45 days max)
- Post-Ciox v. Azar Statutory Copying Fee Cap (SC)
- Annual CPI-adjusted clerical fee ($25 base + CPI) + $0.65/pg (pgs 1–30) and $0.50/pg (31+). Electronic delivery capped at $150.00 maximum (plus CPI) under S.C. Code § 44-115-80 & § 44-7-325!
County-Level Record Retrieval in Charleston County, SC
While clinical hospital charts follow state-wide HIPAA and S.C. Code Ann. § 44-115-80 (Physicians) & § 44-7-325 (Hospitals) rules, three critical litigation records in Charleston County must be retrieved directly from county-level authorities:
| County Authority | Designated Agency in Charleston County | Deliverable & Authorization Rule |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Forensic Autopsy & Toxicology | Charleston County Coroner's Office | Final Autopsy Protocol, Forensic Toxicology Report, Investigator Narrative & Scene Photos (Requires Next-of-Kin / Estate Executor Release or Subpoena) |
| 2. 911 Ambulance & Paramedic PCRs | Charleston County EMS | NEMSIS Prehospital Care Reports (PCRs), ECG Rhythm Strips, 911 CAD Dispatch Logs & EMS Itemized Transport Billing |
| 3. Civil Subpoena Duces Tecum | Charleston County Court of Common Pleas (9th Judicial Circuit) | Certified Hospital & Physician Charts with Custodian of Records Affidavit under S.C. R. Evid. 902(11) Business Records Certification |
Major Hospital Cities & Trauma Centers in Charleston County
Select a city in Charleston 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 Charleston County:
- MUSC Health University Medical Center (Adult & Pediatric Level I Trauma & Burn Center)
- Roper Hospital & Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
- Trident Medical Center (HCA — Level II Trauma)