juvenile court

noun

1. a law court having jurisdiction over youths, generally of less than 18 years.

juvenile court

noun

1. See youth court
   the former name for youth court

Word History and Origins

Origin of juvenile court¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The Michigan Supreme Court has also been reviewing other juvenile court procedures.

From ProPublica

To gain that approval, authorities have to show that if the case was kept in juvenile court, there would be “no reasonable prospects for rehabilitation,” the manual says.

From Washington Post

The two have pleaded “not involved,” the juvenile court equivalent of not guilty.

From Washington Post

Even the lexicon of juvenile court is different from adult court.

From Washington Post

The focus of the juvenile court is entirely on rehabilitation, not punishment.

From Washington Post

The Juvenile Court Committee developed a staff of probation officers, which finally had twenty-two members.

From Project Gutenberg

Its work during the next eight years was an integral part of the administration of the 204 Juvenile Court.

From Project Gutenberg

At the very first session of the Chicago Juvenile Court there appeared two women.

From Project Gutenberg

Bennie had been one of those little tragedies that find their way into juvenile court.

From Project Gutenberg

Which alone was enough to distinguish Bennie, for Juvenile court children, as a rule, are distinctly not kissable.

From Project Gutenberg