Which scenario best illustrates administrative segregation?

• A. A detainee is kept in a regular housing unit with no restrictions.
• B. A detainee is isolated for disciplinary misconduct.
• C. A detainee is held separately for safety or security concerns without misconduct.
• D. A detainee is placed in administrative segregation for disciplinary reasons.

Answer: (C)

Administrative segregation means separating a detainee from the general population to address safety or security concerns, not as punishment for misconduct. It’s used to protect the individual, other inmates, or facility security when there’s a risk, without alleging rule violations. The scenario described—being held separately for safety or security concerns without any misconduct—fits this purpose exactly. The other options involve isolation as punishment for misconduct or normal housing with no restrictions, which are not examples of administrative segregation.