Inmates found guilty of committing a serious offence are automatically placed in involuntary segregation.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only after a hearing
• D. Sometimes

Answer: (B)

Segregation is tied to due process and risk management, not automatic punishment. Being found guilty of a serious offence does not by itself place an inmate in involuntary segregation. Decisions to segregate follow a formal process—typically a disciplinary hearing that determines guilt and imposes a sanction, which can include segregation, or an administrative risk-management action justified by safety concerns. In either path, the inmate’s rights are protected through notice, the opportunity to present evidence, and a chance for review or appeal. Emergency segregation may occur to protect people in immediate danger, but it is time-limited and still subject to review. So the statement is not correct.