Deaths of homeless individuals
| Submitted | Aug. 3, 2023 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Alexa Gagosz
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
(1) A list of all individuals processed who did not have a permanent address at the time of death (homeless individuals) from Jan. 1, 2020 to present.
(2) Autopsy records and coroner's notes of previously stated individuals.
Coroners notes could include, but are not limited to, the reported cause of death, any noticeable extraneous circumstances that may have led to the cause of death, or any other autopsy records.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Alexa Gagosz
From: Office Of State Medical Examiners
Good Afternoon,
The Rhode Island Department of Health (“RIDOH”) is in receipt of your request pursuant to the Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act for the following records:
1. A list of all individuals processed who did not have a permanent address at the time of death (homeless individuals) from Jan. 1, 2020 to present.
2. Autopsy records and coroner's notes of previously stated individuals.
RIDOH has completed its search and does not have any records in its possession or custody responsive to your request.
Thank you for your interest in keeping government open and accountable to the public.
Pamela L. Lopes
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Pamela L. Lopes
Chief Implementation Aide, Legal Department
Rhode Island Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill, Room 404
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
401-222-1036 (office)
401-318-0935 (office cell)
Pamela.lopes@health.ri.gov<mailto:Pamela.lopes@health.ri.gov>
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