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
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
J.T. and Digger had their initial appearance in juvenile court two days later.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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