detention center

A detention center is a secure facility where individuals are held temporarily, often because they are awaiting trial, deportation, or sentencing. It functions as a place of confinement, ensuring that detainees remain under supervision while legal or administrative processes are completed. Unlike prisons, which generally house convicted offenders serving long-term sentences, detention centers primarily manage people during legal proceedings or specific administrative issues. They are designed to ensure safety, control movement, and facilitate legal due process while accommodating the rights of detainees.