juvenile court
noun
: a court that has special jurisdiction over delinquent and dependent children usually up to the age of 18
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Both boys were found responsible in juvenile court and ordered to one year's probation.
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Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
Both cases began in juvenile court, and both teens ultimately were convicted in adult court.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
If the child is found guilty, the case goes back to a juvenile court judge for sentencing.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The teen's name is not being released as he is charged in juvenile court.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 30 June 2025
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Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
Both cases began in juvenile court, and both teens ultimately were convicted in adult court.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
If the child is found guilty, the case goes back to a juvenile court judge for sentencing.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The teen's name is not being released as he is charged in juvenile court.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for juvenile court
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“Juvenile court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juvenile%20court. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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