Illinois Code § 55 ILCS 75/1.1

As used in this Act:
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(a) "shelter" means the care of
a minor in physically unrestricting facilities pending court
hearing or disposition or execution of court order for placement;
and (b) "detention" means the care of a minor alleged or adjudicated
as a delinquent as defined in the Juvenile Court Act or the
Juvenile Court Act of 1987, who requires secure custody for
his own or the community's protection in physically restricting
facilities pending hearing by the court, execution of an order of
court, placement or commitment.

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