Requesting OMI Reports

Requesting OMI Reports

The Office of the Medical Investigator (OMI) maintains records documenting the investigation of deaths reported to the OMI. The central office is the record repository for all reports, investigative findings, slides and photography, and any other material gathered during a death investigation anywhere in the state.

Report of Findings, External Exam Report or Autopsy Report

The OMI generates the Report of Findings, and a report of the medical examination (either an External Examination Report or the Autopsy Report). These two reports comprise the results of the investigation as conducted and recorded by law. Reports are provided without cost to the District Attorney in the jurisdiction in which the event leading to the death occurred, to the law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the death, and the next of kin.

Toxicology Report:

When toxicology is required by the Forensic Pathologist, these tests will be sent to an outside lab and the results will be provided to the OMI.

Photographs:

Photographic documentation is done in the majority of OMI investigations. All film processing, cataloging, storage, and duplication is managed by our office. All requests to purchase photographic materials must be prepaid.

The Death Certificate

The OMI is responsible for certifying a cause and manner of death in all cases falling within the jurisdiction of the office. Once certified, the death certificate is provided to the funeral home or the Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics for further action and filing. Copies of the death certificate may be ordered through the Funeral Home used by the family or through the NM Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, P. O. Box 26110, Santa Fe, NM 87502 - or call 505-827-2338.

To check the status of a request you have submitted, please call the OMI Records Department at: 505-925-0556.

Access the OMI Fee Schedule here

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DECEDENT INFORMATION

Decedent's Name (Last, First)*

Please use the decedents full legal name

OMI Case Number

(If known)

Date of Birth*

Date of Death*

REQUESTER INFORMATION

Name of Person Making this Request*

Please select your relationship to the decedent or agency/company designation*

Select

District*

Select or enter value

Please list which family member you are (mother, son, etc.)*

List miscellaneous here*

Agency or Company Name*

Requester or Agency Mailing Address*

City*

State*

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Zip Code*

Requester's Phone Number*

Starting with area code

File Upload

You may upload supporting documents here (Medical Authorization and/or Order of Appointment, etc.)

Please note without supporting documentation all records will be redacted.

Drag and drop files here or

REQUESTS

The legal next-of-kin is entitled to one free copy of examination reports provided that they personally request those documents. If a payment is required, payment must received prior to having reports mailed.

The following are appropriate next-of-kin, in descending order:

Spouse (only where legally married)

Adult child (18 and over)

Parent

Adult Sibling (18 and over)

Grandparents

Aunt/Uncle

See page 2, Service Category > "DOCUMENTS" of the OMI Fee Schedule

Report/Material

Select

Reports Requested*

Select

Report/Material

Please select the report documents and/or material that you are requesting

Select or enter value

Please Note: CT and Photo requests will be mailed USPS or picked up. Email is not an option

Other Material/Documents

If selected "Other Material/Documents", please list below

Delivery Method*

U.S. Mail

Pickup

You will be notified when your request for reports and/or other material/documents has been completed and is ready to be picked up.

Our office is open M-F, from 8-5 PM.

The New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator is housed at New Mexico Scientific Laboratories (NMSL) Building, 1101 Camino de Salud NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102.

The New Mexico Scientific Laboratories (NMSL) Building is a secure facility requiring specific authorization to enter.

Recipients email address*

When your reports and/or other material/documents are available, you will receive an email from "noreply@vertiq.com" with the subject titled: "Get Files"

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