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Protected person

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Definitions from Case Law

From 545 U.S. 748 - Town of Castle Rock v. Gonzales · 2005Most cited · 1,263 citing opinions

the person or persons identified in the restraining order as the person or persons for whose benefit the restraining order was issued").

United States Code

10 U.S.C. § 950P — in this subchapter

The term “protected person” means any person entitled to protection under one or more of the Geneva Conventions, including civilians not taking an active part in hostilities, military personnel placed out of combat by sickness, wounds, or detention, and military medical or religious personnel.

10 U.S.C. § 950V — in this section

Protected person.—The term “protected person” means any person entitled to protection under one or more of the Geneva Conventions, including—

(A) civilians not taking an active part in hostilities;

(B) military personnel placed hors de combat by sickness, wounds, or detention; and

(C) military medical or religious personnel.

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