death row inmates

Death row inmates are prisoners who have been sentenced to the most severe punishment—capital punishment—after being found guilty of serious crimes, often murder or treason. They are usually held in special facilities, isolated from the general prison population, while awaiting execution, which may be scheduled after lengthy legal processes. The purpose of death row is to serve both as a form of justice for severe crimes and as a deterrent. The rights and treatment of death row inmates are subject to legal, ethical, and human rights considerations, and procedures vary by jurisdiction.