How to Request an Inmate's Medical Records from Julia Tutwiler (ADOC): Forms, Sensitive Data, and Where to Send It

To request medical records for someone at Julia Tutwiler Prison, you'll need ADOC's

Once signed, the authorization stays valid for one year from the signature date. It can be revoked at any time, but the revocation has to be provided in writing to ADOC, the health contractor(s), or the institution (and it won’t undo disclosures that were already made in reliance on the authorization). Also plan for possible costs: the form states that Alabama law allows a reasonable fee to be charged for producing the records.

After you complete the ADOC health records release form, print it and email it to ADOC’s Office of Health Services at ohs.medicalrecords@doc.alabama.gov. ADOC asks that the form be filled out accurately and completely before you send it.

Practical Tips

• ✓ Use the ADOC “Inmate Authorization for Release of Health Records” form (the release specifically addresses sensitive information like HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, mental health/psychiatric records, and drug/alcohol treatment).
• ✓ Fill in the inmate’s identifying details on the form (like name and AIS number, if you have it) so the request can be matched to the right record.
• ✓ Be clear about scope: select the record types you want and include date ranges (From/To) so you don’t get more - or less - than you need.
• ✓ If you need any sensitive categories (HIV/STD, psychiatric/mental health, drug/alcohol treatment), make sure the authorization covers them with explicit consent.
• ✓ Double-check the recipient information (the name/agency and address of who should receive the records) before you send the form.
• ✓ Budget for a possible “reasonable fee” for production of records.
• ✓ Send the completed form by email to ohs.medicalrecords@doc.alabama.gov and keep a copy for your records.

1. Print the ADOC release form - use the “Inmate Authorization for Release of Health Records.”
2. Complete and sign it - fill it out accurately and completely, including what records you want released.
3. Scan or photograph the finished form - make sure every page is readable.
4. Email it to ADOC Office of Health Services - send it to ohs.medicalrecords@doc.alabama.gov.
5. Save a copy for yourself - keep the signed authorization you sent, along with the date you emailed it.