An Oregon Department of Corrections adult in custody, John Anthony Duval Jr., passed away January 27, 2023, DOC reported Saturday.

Duval was incarcerated at Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem and passed away at the facility, the report said.

"As with all in-custody deaths, the Oregon State Police have been notified, and the State Medical Examiner will determine cause of death," DOC said.

Duval entered DOC custody on September 7, 2021, from Jackson County, with an earliest release date of September 19, 2023.

Duval was 44 years old. Next of kin has been notified.

"DOC takes all in-custody deaths seriously," DOC's press release stated. "The agency is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 12,000 men and women who are incarcerated in 12 institutions across the state. While crime information is public record, DOC elects to disclose only upon request out of respect for any family or victims."