§ 200.7. Postdisposition detention awaiting placement.
A delinquent juvenile whom the court has committed to an institution or other placement, who was otherwise ordered removed from his home at disposition may not be held in secure detention pending transfer to the placement unless one of the following exists:
(1) The juvenile was found to be delinquent on the basis of an offense for which detention would be permitted under § 200.3 (relating to detention required to protect the person or property of others or of the juvenile).
(2) The juvenile was initially detained, was eligible for detention, or based on more recent information, would now be eligible for detention, under § 200.4 (relating to detention required because the juvenile may abscond or be removed from the jurisdiction of the court).
(3) The juvenile is awaiting placement in a Youth Development Center secure unit or other secure residential treatment program.
(4) The juvenile is awaiting placement and the court has determined that secure detention is required pending transfer to the placement based upon consideration of the factors delineated in § 200.6(3) (relating to postadjudication detention pending disposition).
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