[F114(1)A detention order is an order that the defaulter be detained for a period specified in the order in such youth detention accommodation as the Secretary of State may determine.E+W
(2)The period specified under sub-paragraph (1) may not exceed the period of three months beginning with the day after that on which the order is made.
(3) In sub-paragraph (1) “ youth detention accommodation ” means—
(a)a secure training centre;
(b)a young offender institution;
(c)secure accommodation, as defined by section 23(12) of the Children and Young Persons Act 1969.
(4)The function of the Secretary of State under sub-paragraph (1) is exercisable concurrently with the Youth Justice Board.
(5)A person detained under a detention order is in legal custody.]
Textual Amendments
F1 Sch. 5A inserted (E.W.) (9.1.2012) by Crime and Security Act 2010 (c. 17) , ss. 39(3) , 59(1) ; S.I. 2011/3016 , art. 2(d)