detainer

noun

de·tain·er | \ di-ˈtā-nər

Definition of detainer

1 : the act of keeping something in one's possession specifically : the withholding from the rightful owner of something that has lawfully come into the possession of the holder

2 : detention in custody

3 : a writ authorizing the keeper of a prison to continue to hold a person in custody

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keep him in detainer for at least 72 hours she filed an action for unlawful detainer of land after nonpayment of rent

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An agency spokeswoman Friday said ICE has issued immigration detainers for the six suspects. — Baltimore Sun Staff, baltimoresun.com, "ICE says six suspects arrested in Towson killing are in U.S. illegally and MS-13 members," 6 Sep. 2019 Terry Morris, Haughton's attorney, also said he was told there was an ICE detainer. — Christina Maxouris And Rebekah Riess, CNN, "He was jailed for nearly three months after airport officials claimed he was traveling with liquid meth. It was honey," 28 Aug. 2019 The bill is designed to spur local law-enforcement agencies to fully comply with federal immigration detainers and share information with federal immigration authorities after undocumented immigrants are in custody. — orlandosentinel.com, "Gov. Ron DeSantis signs ‘sanctuary cities’ bill in Okaloosa," 13 June 2019 When the case was called, a court audio recording captured Joseph, the defense attorney and the prosecutor speaking at sidebar about the ICE detainer. — Carma Hassan And Holly Yan, CNN, "A judge accused of helping an undocumented immigrant evade ICE will be paid during her suspension," 13 Aug. 2019 In response to the suit filed by Alpha Omega, the university has filed an unlawful detainer case against the corporation as a way to legally evict Alpha Omega and take ownership of the house, according to Ottilie. — Maggie Angst, The Mercury News, "Stanford “unjustly” punished a fraternity for unproven drugging, suit alleges," 8 July 2019 Local law enforcement will be required to honor U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainers for undocumented immigrants who are arrested or convicted of a crime. — CBS News, "Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs "sanctuary cities" ban," 14 June 2019 An Immigration and Customs Enforcement official says Escobar-Orellana was deported in 2010 and 2011, and that ICE has filed an immigration detainer and administrative arrest warrant for him. — Washington Post, "The Latest: Police: Victim was in Iowa to work with suspect," 18 July 2019 His family is originally from Ukraine and federal authorities have issued an immigration detainer, planning to take him into custody once the legal proceedings conclude. — Laura Crimaldi, BostonGlobe.com, "More arrests, drug abuse detailed for man charged in N.H. crash that killed 7," 27 June 2019

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detainer

noun

de·tain·er | \ di-ˈtā-nər

Legal Definition of detainer

1 : the act of keeping something in one's possession specifically : unlawful detainer

2 : detention in custody

3 : a notification sent by a prosecutor, judge, or other official advising a prison official that a prisoner is wanted to answer criminal charges and requesting continued detention of the prisoner or notification of the prisoner's impending release — compare extradition