As used in this subchapter:(1) 'Governing body' means the: (A) City council or board of directors or comparable body for a city;(B) Town council or board of directors or comparable body for a town; and(C) Quorum court for a county;(2) 'Juvenile detention facility' means any facility for the temporary care of juveniles alleged to be delinquent, or adjudicated delinquent and awaiting disposition, who require secure custody in a physically restricting facility designed and operated with all entrances and exits under the exclusive control of the facility's staff, so that a juvenile may not leave the facility unsupervised or without permission;(3) 'Local governmental units' means a city of any class, a town, or a county; and(4) 'State' means the State of Arkansas.Acts 1989, No. 486, § 3.
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