juvenile court
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of juvenile court
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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A juvenile court granted a furlough for Aguilar in February, allowing him to leave custody weekly to attend college courses, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
On Thursday, the juvenile court of nearby Aquila suspended the couple's parental responsibility and ordered the transfer of the children to a protective home with their mother.
From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025
In California, a 15-year-old charged with murder must be tried in juvenile court.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025
The trial was held in the juvenile court in Paris due to their ages.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2025
Most of the young people in DJJ facilities were tried in juvenile court, as those who go through adult court usually wind up in adult prisons.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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