arrestee

[uh-res-tee]

noun

1. a person who is under arrest.

Word History and Origins

Origin of arrestee¹

1840–50, for earlier sense; arrest + -ee

Example Sentences

Even a former Kentucky district attorney, who brags that he “got a lot of attaboys” for partnering with NBC, softens his tough talk while watching outtakes of a soft-spoken and seemingly very confused arrestee.

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Several minutes later, according to the release, the arrestee appeared to have a medical emergency.

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Whittier officials urged more comprehensive case reviews, citing previous experiences in which police officers were unaware of an arrestee’s prior bookings or citations in other jurisdictions.

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“Any determination of an arrestee’s status after arrest but before being charged should be based on an individualized determination of risk and likelihood to return to court. A low-risk arrestee should not be held in jail simply because they cannot post the necessary funds to be released pending arraignment.”

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“For low-risk attendees pretrial release decisions that are based on risk and an individualized determination improve public and victim safety and ensure the appearance of an arrestee at court and trial,” she said.

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