The court must place all children who are adjudicated and awaiting placement in a nonsecure, high-risk, or maximum-risk residential commitment program in secure detention care until the placement or commitment is accomplished.
Fla. Stat. § 985.27
Postdisposition detention while awaiting residential commitment placement
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