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adseg
What does adseg mean?
A unit for administrative segregation, holding inmates apart from general population for disciplinary or protective reasons. Sometimes just called 'ad-seg' or 'the box.'
"After the stabbing, both of them got moved to adseg pending investigation."
Origin
Contraction of 'administrative segregation,' standard corrections terminology turned everyday jargon.
Frequently asked questions
What is adseg in prison?
It is administrative segregation, a unit that holds inmates apart from general population for disciplinary or protective reasons.
What does adseg stand for?
It is a contraction of 'administrative segregation,' a standard corrections term that has become everyday jargon.
Is adseg the same as the box?
They overlap; adseg is sometimes just called 'the box,' both referring to segregation away from general population.
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