ARCTA ET SALVA CUSTODIA

Categories: Criminal Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

Lat. In strict and safe custody or keeping. When a defendant is arrested on a capias ad satisfaciendum, (ca. 8a.,) he is to be kept arcte et salva custodi. 3 Bl. Comm. 415.

Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.