Detention Act Article 79

Before a detention center metes out punishment pursuant to this Act or other laws, it shall give the defendant an opportunity to express his/her opinions and inform the defendant of the facts of violation and the punishment imposed.Where the defendant’s violation is minor or evidently forgivable, the punishment may be waived or postponed.Where the defendant contracts a disease or where there are other special reasons, the punishment may be suspended.If deemed necessary, a detention center may segregate a defendant from other defendants for the investigation of the defendant’s alleged violation. However such segregation may not last more than twenty (20) days.