Protective custody definition

Protective custody means the temporary custody of an individual by a peace officer with or without the individual's consent for the purpose of protecting that individual's health and safety, or the health and safety of the public, and for the purpose of transporting the individual under section 276, 408, or 427 if the individual appears, in the judgment of the peace officer, to be a person requiring treatment or is a person requiring treatment. Protective custody is civil in nature and is not an arrest.
Protective custody means the shelter of a child by the Division of Child and Family Services from the time the child is removed from the home until the earlier of:
Protective custody with regard to the division, means the shelter of a child by

Examples of Protective custody in a sentence

  • Protective custody is comprised of two large holding areas with restroom facilities, along with two smaller holding areas and two isolation rooms.

  • Protective custody is valid for 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays), within which time a court hearing (shelter care) must be held.

  • Standard 115.43 Protective custody ☒ Exceeds Standard (substantially exceeds requirement of standard)☐ Meets Standard (substantial compliance; complies in all material ways with the standard for the relevant review period)☐ Does Not Meet Standard (requires corrective action)Auditor discussion, including the evidence relied upon in making the compliance or non-compliance determination, the auditor’s analysis and reasoning, and the auditor’s conclusions.

  • While OPA has civilian leadership, the investigation staff consists of Seattle Police Department sworn personnel, OPA has a captain, two lieutenants, and 8-10 sergeants.

  • Protective custody in response to reports of abuse The risk of being isolated and punished creates a strong disincentive for reporting sexual abuse.


More Definitions of Protective custody

Protective custody means custody of a child taken by a law enforcement officer or designated employee of the court without a court order;
Protective custody means custody of a child taken by a
Protective custody with regard to the division, means the shelter of a
Protective custody means custody of a child taken pursuant to Section 7003-2.1 of this title;
Protective custody means custody authorized by ORS 419B.150.
Protective custody means the temporary custody of an
Protective custody with regard to the division, means the shelter of a child by 762 the division from the time the child is removed from the child's home until the earlier of:] 763 [(a) the shelter hearing; or]