Sec. 4-6. Temporary custody.
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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 the 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.