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


### Answer
The term **secure detention facility** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 11103* as the following:

> 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:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 11103*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 111-JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

