### Question
How does JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION define secure detention facility?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 5603*, **secure detention facility** is defined as:

> 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**

