Death of an inmate from Atlantic Institution 

April 1, 2021 – Renous, New Brunswick – Correctional Service Canada

On April 1, 2021, James Walsh, an inmate from Atlantic Institution died while in our custody.

At the time of his death, Mr. Walsh, had been serving a 2 year sentence, since May 27, 2019, for failing to comply with probation order, failing to comply with condition of undertaking, break enter and commit, uttering threats to cause death and obstructing a peace officer.

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
• Atlantic Institution

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