Holding cell definition

Holding cell means a cell or room in a facility of a local unit of government that is used for the detention of 1 or more persons awaiting processing, booking, court appearances, transportation to a jail or lockup, or discharge for not to exceed 12 hours.
Holding cell means a secure room or cell where prisoners may be held up to 24 hours while awaiting the procedure of commitment or release or court appearances.
Holding cell means a secure room or cell where detainees may be held up to 24 hours while await- ing the procedure of commitment or release or court appearances.

Examples of Holding cell in a sentence

  • S7 Holding cell area (NOTE: Wednesday and Friday only) Clean and disinfect toilets.


More Definitions of Holding cell

Holding cell means a cell or room in a facility of a local unit of government that is used for the detention of 1 or more persons awaiting processing, booking, court appearances, transportation to a jail or
Holding cell means a secured room with reinforced materials designed to limit the movements of individuals detained or confined in lawful custody. A holding cell does not include rooms which have had their locking feature reversed to prevent unauthorized entry, and repurposed for non-custodial use.
Holding cell means a secure room or cell where inmates may be held up to 12 hours while await- ing the procedure of commitment, release, or court appearances.