detainer

American  

[dih-tey-ner] / dɪˈteɪ nər /

noun

Law.

1. a writ for the further detention of a person already in custody.

2. the wrongful detaining or withholding of what belongs to another.

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detainer British  

/ dɪˈteɪnə /

noun

1. the wrongful withholding of the property of another person

2. 1. the detention of a person in custody

   2. a writ authorizing the further detention of a person already in custody

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Other Word Forms

• predetainer noun

Etymology

Origin of detainer

1610–20; < Anglo-French detener (noun use of infinitive), variant of Old French detenir; detain

Example Sentences

In her declaration, MacCabe said she and Butler learned in September that Flores had been transferred to ICE custody on a detainer.

From Los Angeles Times

Before that, she said, the prosecutors had been “unaware of any immigration detainer” on Flores.

From Los Angeles Times

Marshals, he was immediately transferred to ICE custody on Nov. 24, pursuant to a detainer.

From Los Angeles Times

But thanks to a newly unveiled criminal indictment and a pending immigration detainer, it’s highly unlikely that he will be returning home to his wife and children anytime soon.

From Slate

Homeland Security has an active immigration detainer against Abrego Garcia, which the Department of Justice says means “he will remain in custody pending deportation and Judge Holmes’ release order would not immediately release him to the community under any circumstance.”

From Slate