Providence County, RI Medical Record Subpoenas, Coroner Autopsy & EMS Run Sheet Retrieval
Complete guide to medical record subpoenas in Rhode Island Superior Court — Providence/Bristol County, autopsy/toxicology retrieval from Rhode Island Office of State Medical Examiners (Providence), 911 ambulance run sheets from Providence Fire Department EMS, and hospital HIM retrieval across Providence County, Rhode Island under R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-19.1 & 216-RICR-10-10-1.
Providence County, Rhode Island Subpoena, Coroner & EMS Matrix
- Trial Court Civil Subpoena Venue
- Rhode Island Superior Court — Providence/Bristol County
- Medical Examiner / Coroner Office
- Rhode Island Office of State Medical Examiners (Providence)
- County 911 EMS & Fire-Rescue Dispatch
- Providence Fire Department EMS
- Governing Statute & Turnaround Window
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-19.1 & 216-RICR-10-10-1 • 30 calendar days
- Post-Ciox v. Azar Statutory Copying Fee Cap (RI)
- Tiered per-page cap for third-party requests; $0.00 FREE copy for Social Security Disability or Workers' Compensation appeals!
County-Level Record Retrieval in Providence County, RI
While clinical hospital charts follow state-wide HIPAA and R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-19.1 & 216-RICR-10-10-1 rules, three critical litigation records in Providence County must be retrieved directly from county-level authorities:
| County Authority | Designated Agency in Providence County | Deliverable & Authorization Rule |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Forensic Autopsy & Toxicology | Rhode Island Office of State Medical Examiners (Providence) | Final Autopsy Protocol, Forensic Toxicology Report, Investigator Narrative & Scene Photos (Requires Next-of-Kin / Estate Executor Release or Subpoena) |
| 2. 911 Ambulance & Paramedic PCRs | Providence Fire Department EMS | NEMSIS Prehospital Care Reports (PCRs), ECG Rhythm Strips, 911 CAD Dispatch Logs & EMS Itemized Transport Billing |
| 3. Civil Subpoena Duces Tecum | Rhode Island Superior Court — Providence/Bristol County | Certified Hospital & Physician Charts with Custodian of Records Affidavit under R.I. R. Evid. 902(11) & R.I.G.L. § 9-19-27 (Medical Bills & Records Affidavit with Pre-Trial Notice) |
Major Hospital Cities & Trauma Centers in Providence County
Select a city in Providence 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 Providence County:
- Rhode Island Hospital (Lifespan / Brown University Health — Level I Trauma & Burn Center)
- The Miriam Hospital
- Women & Infants Hospital (Care New England)
- Roger Williams Medical Center