King County, WA Medical Record Subpoenas, Coroner Autopsy & EMS Run Sheet Retrieval
Complete guide to medical record subpoenas in King County Superior Court (Seattle & Maleng Regional Justice Center Kent), autopsy/toxicology retrieval from King County Medical Examiner's Office (Harborview — Seattle), 911 ambulance run sheets from Seattle Fire Department Medic One & King County Medic One, and hospital HIM retrieval across King County, Washington under RCW 70.02.010(38), RCW 70.02.080 & WAC 246-08-400.
King County, Washington Subpoena, Coroner & EMS Matrix
- Trial Court Civil Subpoena Venue
- King County Superior Court (Seattle & Maleng Regional Justice Center Kent)
- Medical Examiner / Coroner Office
- King County Medical Examiner's Office (Harborview — Seattle)
- County 911 EMS & Fire-Rescue Dispatch
- Seattle Fire Department Medic One & King County Medic One
- Governing Statute & Turnaround Window
- RCW 70.02.010(38), RCW 70.02.080 & WAC 246-08-400 • 15 working days after receipt of written request under RCW 70.02.080(1)!
- Post-Ciox v. Azar Statutory Copying Fee Cap (WA)
- Biennial CPI-adjusted schedule under WAC 246-08-400 (~$28 clerical fee + ~$1.24/pg pgs 1–30, ~$0.94/pg 31+ for third parties). 1 FREE copy for Social Security benefits appeals under RCW 70.02.030!
County-Level Record Retrieval in King County, WA
While clinical hospital charts follow state-wide HIPAA and RCW 70.02.010(38), RCW 70.02.080 & WAC 246-08-400 rules, three critical litigation records in King County must be retrieved directly from county-level authorities:
| County Authority | Designated Agency in King County | Deliverable & Authorization Rule |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Forensic Autopsy & Toxicology | King County Medical Examiner's Office (Harborview — Seattle) | Final Autopsy Protocol, Forensic Toxicology Report, Investigator Narrative & Scene Photos (Requires Next-of-Kin / Estate Executor Release or Subpoena) |
| 2. 911 Ambulance & Paramedic PCRs | Seattle Fire Department Medic One & King County Medic One | NEMSIS Prehospital Care Reports (PCRs), ECG Rhythm Strips, 911 CAD Dispatch Logs & EMS Itemized Transport Billing |
| 3. Civil Subpoena Duces Tecum | King County Superior Court (Seattle & Maleng Regional Justice Center Kent) | Certified Hospital & Physician Charts with Custodian of Records Affidavit under Wash. ER 902(11) & RCW 5.45.020 Business Records Certification |
Major Hospital Cities & Trauma Centers in King County
Select a city in King 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 King County:
- Harborview Medical Center (UW Medicine — WA/AK/MT/ID Only Level I Adult & Pediatric Trauma & Burn Center)
- UW Medical Center (Montlake & Northwest)
- Swedish First Hill & Cherry Hill Campuses (Providence)
- Virginia Mason Medical Center (CommonSpirit)
- Kaiser Permanente Washington (Capitol Hill / Bellevue)
- Seattle Children's Hospital