custody

Example Sentences

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He was taken into custody at 7:12 a.m. and transported to a hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries sustained in the fall.

From Los Angeles Times

DHS says only that it is not the detaining agency — they’re likely to be in the custody of state or other federal agencies.

From Los Angeles Times

He previously appeared at Bristol Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, where he was remanded in custody.

From BBC

But they could not deal with serious crime involving custody because they were often in conference centres or hotels with no cells or appropriate security.

From BBC

The complaints name 20 alleged members and associates, three of whom remain at large and one who was already in state custody.

From Los Angeles Times