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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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The Mundelein-area youth has been charged in juvenile court with unlawful possession of a firearm and aggravated assault, police said.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 15 Nov. 2024
During Kinsey’s bail hearing on Monday, prosecutors revealed Kinsey had a prior offense pending in juvenile court, but what that is exactly remains unclear.
—Keith Daniels, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2024
The student was scheduled to make an initial appearance in juvenile court on Friday.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024
The Enquirer is not naming the teen because he is being charged in juvenile court.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1899, in the meaning defined above
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“Juvenile court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juvenile%20court. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Legal Definition
juvenile court
noun
: a court that has jurisdiction over juvenile delinquency proceedings or other civil proceedings involving minors or juveniles compare family court
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