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 two 14-year-olds were charged as adults, but the case against Davis remained in juvenile court, which slapped him with an 18-month sentence for robbery.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The girl appeared in court on Wednesday, where a judge allowed the juvenile court proceedings to be open to the public, said District Attorney Lori Frugoli.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
The court has granted a reverse waiver hearing to determine if the case can be transferred to juvenile court.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Others faced terrorism charges in juvenile courts presided over by judges who disregarded international protections for children.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The girl appeared in court on Wednesday, where a judge allowed the juvenile court proceedings to be open to the public, said District Attorney Lori Frugoli.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
The court has granted a reverse waiver hearing to determine if the case can be transferred to juvenile court.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Others faced terrorism charges in juvenile courts presided over by judges who disregarded international protections for children.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Juvenile court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juvenile%20court. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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