in (the) custody of (someone or something)

in (the) custody of (someone or something)

Detained by someone or something; in legal custody of someone or something. Of course I'm panicking, I just got a phone call that said my son is currently in the custody of the police! Mr. Foster, you have been found guilty by a unanimous jury. I place you in custody of the state to await sentencing.
See also: custody, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be/have done with somebody/something
  • bird has flown, the
  • be in line with (someone or something)
  • better of
  • (someone or something) promises well
  • begin with
  • begin with (someone or something)
  • beware of
  • beware of (someone or something)
  • be rough on (someone or something)