(705 ILCS 405/4-6) (from Ch. 37, par. 804-6)
Sec. 4-6. Temporary custody. "Temporary custody" means the temporary
placement of the minor out of the custody of the minor's guardian or parent.
(a) "Temporary protective custody" means custody within a hospital or
other medical facility or a place previously designated for such custody by
the Department, subject to review by the Court, including a licensed foster
home, group home, or other institution; but such place shall not be a jail
or other place for the detention of criminal or juvenile offenders.
(b) "Shelter care" means a physically unrestrictive facility designated by
Department of Children and Family Services or a licensed child welfare
agency or other suitable place designated by the court for a minor who
requires care away from the minor's home.
(Source: P.A. 103-22, eff. 8-8-23.)
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