### Question
How does the law define jail or lockup for adults?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 11103*, **jail or lockup for adults** is defined as:

> a locked facility that is used by a State, unit of local government, or any law enforcement authority to detain or confine adults—


(A) pending the filing of a charge of violating a criminal law

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

