custody

N. (1) when someone is under the physical control of the court to make sure they go to court when they're supposed to

The suspect is in the custody of police.

In Atwater V. Lago Vista, the court said it was okay for police to take a driver into custody for violating a seat belt law.

(2) when the court imprisons a person after they are found guilty of a crime

(3) the care and control of children.

The mother was awarded custody of the children after the divorce.

The Supreme Court ruled that Newdow lacked standing to sue because he did not have legal custody of his daughter.

Three years ago a Virginia woman ...who had gone through a three-year legal battle with her ex-husband over their dog, started a Web site to help others involved in pet-custody disputes.

custodial

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California law is clear that both parents, custodial and noncustodial, have an equal say in the religious upbringing of their child.