A place of non-secure custody for children may be a juvenile processing office if:

• A. The area is soundproof
• B. The area is monitored 24/7
• C. The area is not locked
• D. The area has a medical facility

Answer: (C)

Non-secure custody means the holding area is not locked to prevent the juvenile from leaving; the key factor is the absence of locked doors or barriers that would physically secure the youth. A juvenile processing office can serve as a non-secure space as long as the area isn’t locked, allowing supervision and the possibility of release or transfer to the next step without being confined by a lock. Features like soundproofing, 24/7 monitoring, or having a medical facility can be present for privacy, safety, and care, but they don’t define non-secure status. The essential point is the lack of locking makes it non-secure.