official detention
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, U.S. Code
Definitions from Case Law
From 515 U.S. 50 - Reno v. Koray · 1995Most cited · 1,143 citing opinions
the restrictive conditions of his release on bail because the federal magistrate's bail order was "official" and significantly curtailed his liberty.
United States Code
18 U.S.C. § 2246 — as used in this chapter (5 versions over time)
the term “official detention” means—
(A) detention by a Federal officer or employee, or under the direction of a Federal officer or employee, following arrest for an offense; following surrender in lieu of arrest for an offense; following a charge or conviction of an offense, or an allegation or finding of juvenile delinquency; following commitment as a material witness; following civil commitment in lieu of criminal proceedings or pending resumption of criminal proceedings that are being held in abeyance, or pending extradition, deportation, or exclusion; or
(B) custody by a Federal officer or employee, or under the direction of a Federal officer or employee, for purposes incident to any detention described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, including transportation, medical diagnosis or treatment, court appearance, work, and recreation;