Death of an inmate from the Regional Reception Centre

SAINTE-ANNE-DES-PLAINES, QC, Sept. 7, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Correctional Service Canada

On September 5, 2021, Jean-François Roy, an inmate from the Regional Reception Centre, died while in our custody.

At the time of his death, Mr. Roy had been serving an indeterminate sentence for first degree murder since August 6, 2021.

The inmate's next of kin have been notified of his death.

As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, Correctional Service Canada (CSC) will review the circumstances. CSC policy requires that the police and the coroner be notified.

Associated links
CSC Website 
Commissioner's Directive: Death of an Inmate 
Deaths in custody 

SOURCE Correctional Services Canada - Quebec

Lens Pavrette, Acting Assistant Warden, Management Services, Regional Reception Center, [phone] ext 7120