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14(1)A detention order is an order that the person in respect of whom it is made (“the defaulter”) be detained for a period specified in the order in whatever youth detention accommodation the Secretary of State decides.
(2)The period specified under sub-paragraph (1) may not exceed the period of 3 months (not counting the day on which the order is made).
(3)In sub-paragraph (1) “youth detention accommodation” means—
(a)a secure training centre;
(b)a young offender institution;
(c)secure accommodation, as defined by section 23(12) of the Children and Young Persons Act 1969.
(4)The function of the Secretary of State under sub-paragraph (1) is exercisable concurrently with the Youth Justice Board.
(5)A person detained under a detention order is in legal custody.
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