(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 his or her 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 his or her home.
(Source: P.A. 85-601.)
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