The temporary care of a child alleged to be a delinquent or status offender who requires secure custody, pending a court disposition is called:

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Detention is the term used to describe the temporary care of a child alleged to be a delinquent or status offender who requires secure custody, pending a court disposition. It is a process in which a juvenile is held in a secure facility until a hearing or court decision is reached regarding their case. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Options B, C, and D are not accurate terms to describe this process.

The Temporary Care of a Child Alleged to Be a Delinquent