criminal court
noun
: a court that has jurisdiction to try and punish offenders against criminal law
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In 2007, Baker pleaded guilty in criminal court to abusing two boys.
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The pool of money comes from fines and penalties collected in federal criminal court cases.
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In Rock County, south of Madison, a 15-year-old was charged in criminal court.
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CBS News, 22 Oct. 2024
In 2007, Baker pleaded guilty in criminal court to abusing two boys.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
The pool of money comes from fines and penalties collected in federal criminal court cases.
—Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2024
In Rock County, south of Madison, a 15-year-old was charged in criminal court.
—Lizzie Presser, ProPublica, 28 Sep. 2024
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“Criminal court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/criminal%20court. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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