Emergency Detention
/ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi dɪˈtɛnʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The temporary confinement of an individual by authorities when immediate risk of harm exists, pending further legal proceedings.
The police invoked emergency detention to prevent harm while awaiting a court order.
Forms
- emergency detention
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Commentary
Emergency detention is narrowly used to address imminent danger and is time-limited; proper documentation and prompt judicial review are critical to avoid due process violations.
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