Detention

Usually refers to the placement of a youth in a secure facility under court authority at some point between the time of referral to court intake and case disposition. Detention prior to case disposition is known as predispositional detention. At times there is a need for detention after sentencing, known as postdispositional detention. The reasons for postdispositional detention generally include awaiting placement, short-term sentencing to detention, or being a danger to self or others.