criminal court
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of criminal court
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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On Sunday, a federal judge in Baton Rouge granted Duncan’s request for a temporary restraining order, declaring the bill abolishing the criminal court clerk position to be unconstitutional.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
Legal experts say such a decision lends credibility to witnesses in a criminal court and may have an impact on the way police investigate a case.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Immunity hearings are typically held in criminal court, where killers facing charges have the chance to argue before a judge that they acted in self-defense.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
When the latest retrial started at a special criminal court in the city of Pezinok near the capital, Bratislava, masked special force officers led Kocner, wearing a black surgical mask, into the court in handcuffs.
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
The three who were expelled were also charged in criminal court.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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