Custodial Arrest
/ˈkʌstədiəl əˈrɛst/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of detaining a person by legal authority, usually by law enforcement, where the person is taken into custody pending investigation or trial.
The police effected a custodial arrest after obtaining sufficient evidence.
Forms
- custodial arrest
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Commentary
Used specifically to denote arrest involving actual physical custody, distinct from other forms of legal restraint such as citation or summons.
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