### Question
How is the "secure detention facility" defined?


### Answer
The term **secure detention facility** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 5603* as follows -

> any public or private residential facility which—


(A) includes construction fixtures designed to physically restrict the movements and activities of juveniles or other individuals held in lawful custody in such facility

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5603*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 72-JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

