criminal court
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of criminal court
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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Last Friday, Truelove did not enter a plea at his arraignment in a New York criminal court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Ken Leech, the former chief investment officer of bond-fund company Western Asset Management, just pleaded guilty in a criminal court in New York to a charge of obstructing justice for giving false and misleading testimony.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
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
Restorative justice is sometimes used in Alameda County as an alternative to criminal court for juveniles accused of felonies, a process known as diversion because the accused is diverted away from criminal court.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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