custody

The guardianship of records that, in a strict sense, includes both physical possession (protective responsibility) and legal title (legal responsibility). When used in records center operations, custody does not include legal title.

The guardianship of records and manuscripts which may include both physical possession (protective responsibility) and legal title (legal responsibility).

Detaining of a person by lawful process or authority to assure his or her appearance to any hearing; the jailing or imprisonment of a person convicted of a crime.