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   Pro·tec·tive cus·to·dy

   /prəˈtektiv ˈkəstədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the detention of a person for their own protection: "they were being held in protective custody during the trial"

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Protective_custodyProtective custody - Wikipedia

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   Protective custody (PC) is a type of imprisonment (or care) to protect a person from harm, either from outside sources or other prisoners. Many prison administrators believe the level of violence, or the underlying threat of violence within prisons, is a chief factor causing the need for PC units.

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   What is protective custody?

   • Protective custody is the confinement, voluntary or involuntary, of a person who government authorities believe will be threatened without such confinement. This may be done to protect a child, a witness, or a mentally ill individual.

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   Why do prisons need a protective custody unit?

   • Protective custody (PC) is a type of imprisonment (or care) to protect a person from harm, either from outside sources or other prisoners. Many prison administrators believe the level of violence, or the underlying threat of violence within prisons, is a chief factor causing the need for PC units.

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   What is Protective Custody (PC)?

   • Protective Custody (PC) is a measure taken by prison authorities to shield inmates from potential threats, including harm from other prisoners. This protective measure is available within federal prisons and serves to maintain the safety and order of the institution while, in theory, upholding the individual rights of inmates.

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   What is protective custody if a person is threatened?

   • Protective custody might simply involve putting the person in a secure prison (if the threat is from the outside), but usually protective custody involves some degree of solitary confinement. For people who are threatened because of their association with a certain group or gang, moving them to another section of the prison may be sufficient.

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4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › protectiveProtective custody Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 11, 2024 · The meaning of PROTECTIVE CUSTODY is a safe place under police watch. How to use protective custody in a sentence.

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6. legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.comProtective Custody legal definition of Protective Custody

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   Protective Custody. An arrangement whereby a person is safeguarded by law enforcement authorities in a location other than the person's home because his or her safety is seriously threatened.

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   Protective custody is the confinement of a person who authorities believe will be threatened without it. It can be for children, witnesses, or mentally ill individuals. See examples and legal sources.

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   protective custody - A state-imposed confinement for an individual's safety and well-being when they may face threats or could potentially harm others.

9. federalcriminaldefenseattorney.com › prison-lifeProtective Custody | What is PC in Prison? - Law Offices of ...

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   Nov 5, 2023 · What is Protective Custody? Protective custody is a type of inmate housing designed to protect an inmate from potential danger from other inmates, often involving separation from the general prison population. PC is available at every security federal prison.

10. definitions.uslegal.com › p › protective-custodyProtective Custody Law and Legal Definition | USLegal, Inc.

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    Protective custody is the confinement of an individual by the state to prevent them from harm from themselves or others. A correctional facility inmate may be transferred to a protective custody.