Skip to main content
Home Glossary of Terms
Home Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms
Custody

In family law cases, it is also known as allocation of parental responsibilities, and refers to decision-making and parenting time.

In criminal cases, this means the restraint of a person's freedom in any significant way.  Someone in jail is considered to be “in custody”.

important announcement Transparency Online   •   Contact Us   •   Interpreters   •   FAQ   •   Photos   •   Holidays Menu Important Announcement Home Search Courts Probation Jury Self Help ⁄ Forms Careers Media Administration Contact us Interpreters FAQ Photo Gallery Holiday Schedule
1a