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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词条贡献者

双语律师Pablo，国际知名法学院法律专业，擅长翻译涉及高端品牌及消费品领域的法律文件。