§ 12-41-803 - Definitions.
12-41-803. Definitions.
As used in this subchapter:
(1) "Governing body" means the:
(A) City council or board of directors or comparable body for a city;
(B) Town council or board of directors or comparable body for a town; and
(C) Quorum court for a county;
(2) "Juvenile detention facility" means any facility for the temporary care of juveniles alleged to be delinquent, or adjudicated delinquent and awaiting disposition, who require secure custody in a physically restricting facility designed and operated with all entrances and exits under the exclusive control of the facility's staff, so that a juvenile may not leave the facility unsupervised or without permission;
(3) "Local governmental units" means a city of any class, a town, or a county; and
(4) "State" means the State of Arkansas.