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Requesting medical records in District of Columbia

The request procedure, the statutory fee cap, and the provider's response deadline for District of Columbia. Each value is drawn from the controlling statute.

Medical records request rules for District of Columbia: response deadline, fee structure, and authorization notes.
Response deadlineHow long the provider has to respond to the request.Verify current statute; the HIPAA 30-day federal floor applies (D.C. Code § 3-1210.11 sets the fee by Board rule, not a fixed day-count).
Fee structurePermissible copying/retrieval charges (verify the current published schedule).A reasonable fee for copying, as set by the licensing board through rulemaking. A person authorized under a health care power of attorney may not be charged a fee different from the patient's. Verify current published amounts.
Authorization notesWho may request, free-copy carve-outs, and other quirks.On written request, the entity must furnish a complete and current copy of the record; records are kept at least 5 years from last contact (5 years past majority for a minor).
Controlling statuteThe statute or regulation this rule comes from.D.C. Code § 3-1210.11
Not stated Not yet verified & published here — not the absence of a rule

Primary source: D.C. Code § 3-1210.11

Important. This guide is general information, not legal advice, and is not a substitute for the controlling statute or your own counsel's review. Laws and fees change; verify the current rule with the state authority before relying on it. Fields marked "Not stated" have not yet been published here and should not be read as the absence of a rule.

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Published 2026-06-26 · Content updated 2026-10-15