protective custody

noun

: a safe place under police watch

The witness is in protective custody.

Examples of protective custody in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gilson’s son was taken into protective custody and later released to a parent who wasn’t involved in the incident, authorities said. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 26 July 2026

The children were evaluated by emergency responders and taken into protective custody, per KSAL. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026

The dogs were taken into protective custody and treated by veterinarians, Roseville police said. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026

National Bureau of Investigation agents tried to serve the ICC arrest warrant, but dela Rosa darted toward a narrow stairway into the Senate plenary hall and sought the help of allied senators, who took him into protective custody. — Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026

Legal Definition

protective custody

see also:

custody sense c