INQUEST TO BE HELD IN DEATH OF 16-YEAR-OLD FEMALE

An inquest into the death of a 16-year-old female will be held April 21st to 24th, 2003, at 10:00 am at the Court of Queen's Bench, 64 Ominica Street West, Moose Jaw.

The 16-year-old female died while being held in custody at the Moose Jaw Police Service cells on August 14th, 2002.

Section 20 of The Coroners Act, 1999, requires an inquest to be held into the death of any person who dies while an inmate in a jail, penitentiary, lock-up or correctional facility.

In addition to establishing when and where the death occurred and the medical cause of the death, the Coroner's jury may make recommendations to prevent similar deaths in the future. Inquests are open to the public.

The presiding Coroner will be Mr. Jeff Grubb of Regina.

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For More Information, Contact:

Dr. John Nyssen Justice Regina Phone: (306)787-5541