Probation/parole absconders, escapees, or accused delinquents who have an active warrant shall be detained in secure facilities until returned by the home/demanding state. In the absence of an active warrant, the holding state has the discretion to hold the youth at a location it deems appropriate.
The holding state generally has the discretion to determine the location at which runaways and accused status offenders should be held. However, those who are a danger to themselves or others must be detained in secure facilities until returned by the home/demanding state.
While the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) generally prohibits placing status offenders in custody, the JJDPA clearly provides an exemption for secure detention for out-of-state runaway youth held under the ICJ.
Juveniles held in detention, pending non-voluntary return to the demanding state, may be held for a maximum of 90 calendar days. The home/demanding state's office shall maintain regular contact with the authorities preparing the requisition to ensure accurate preparation and timely delivery of said documents to minimize detention time.
References:
ICJ Rule 6-103
Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018
ICJ Bench Book: Chapter 4 Section 4.3.1
White Paper - Temporary Secure Detention of Non-Adjudicated Juvenile Runaways