The placement of an individual by the legal authorities in a facility to prevent the person from danger of harm by others or from self-inflicted injury.

Emergency, temporary custody by a child welfare agency, police agency, or hospital for reasons of immanent danger to the child. A hearing must be held for the benefit of the parents within a few days.

Family Court action; refers to the emergency removal of a child from the custody of the parents or guardian

A custody arrangement in emergency situations where a child welfare agency, hospital, or police agency temporarily cares for a child who is in danger.

Protective custody is a type of imprisonment to protect a prisoner from harm, either from outside sources or other prisoners.