### Question
How does GENERALLY define jail or lockup for adults?


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

> a secure facility that is used by a State, unit of local government, or law enforcement authority to detain or confine adult inmates

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

