Rod Morgan has been assigned with conducting the review as the WelshAssembly Government continues to consider whether taking control of thejuvenile secure estate within its borders is a worthwhile move.
Morgan said the report is due to be completed by the end of thisyear.
"It is a report on the arguments for and against, as well as the budgetimplications," he added.
Support within Wales for devolving youth custody appears strong,although it would need to be rubber-stamped by the British government togo ahead.
At present, around half of young people in Wales sent to custody end upin secure facilities in England.
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