Take into custody definition
Take into custody means the procedure by which a peace officer or other authorized person initially assumes custody of a child. A child may be taken into custody for a period of time not to exceed two (2) hours;
Take into custody means the procedure by which a peace officer or other
Take into custody means the act of asserting control over a person under circumstances that lead the person to reasonably believe they are no longer free to leave [see: State v. Riley, 126 NH 257 (1985)].