juvenile court
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of juvenile court
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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For instance, media coverage and public access to juvenile court documents are often restricted to minimise psychological harm caused by undue publicity.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Victim witness impact statements are not sworn statements in juvenile court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026
A legal change in 2011 allowed juvenile offenders serving life without parole to recall their sentence and seek a resentencing in juvenile court, where the longest possible outcome is confinement up to age 25.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2026
It was a retired juvenile court judge, Laurence Bellon, who began to speak about the issue in terms of human trafficking.
From Barron's ● Dec. 17, 2025
“That means their trial,” he explained, “except there won’t be a jury in juvenile court, remember. Master Williams will listen to everyone present their sides then she’ll decide the sentence—their disposition.”
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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