protective custody

The government’s confinement of a person for that person’s own security or well-being, such as a witness whose safety is in jeopardy or an incompetent person who may harm others. [Cases: Witnesses 20. C.J.S. Witnesses § 69.]

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法律翻译Julie，毕业于一所培养最顶级翻译人才的语言学院，专注翻译各类与欧洲通信法规有关的法律文件。