### Question
What is the definition of room confinement?


### Answer
The definition of **room confinement** is as follows in *18 U.S.C. § 5043*:

> the involuntary placement of a covered juvenile alone in a cell, room, or other area for any reason

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 5043*
  - Heading: **PART IV-CORRECTION OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS > CHAPTER 403-JUVENILE DELINQUENCY**

