Remand

Definitions

1. The act of sending an accused person back into custody whilst awaiting trial.
   countable, uncountable
2. The act of an appellate court sending a matter back to a lower court for review or disposal.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“On arrest and unable to obtain⟳ bail, could mean⟳ that a person may be held in remand prison for six months or more.”

“As earlier stated, remand in custody under the new Code is an exceptional measure⟳.”

“If remand is based on a failure of federal subject matter⟳ jurisdiction or a shortcoming in the process⟳ of removal, the remand becomes effective even earlier […]”

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