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youth court

British  

noun

  1. Former name: juvenile court.  a court that deals with juvenile offenders and children beyond parental control or in need of care

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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She will also appear at youth court on Monday.

From BBC Dec. 11, 2023

The teenager, who cannot be named because of his age, is due to appear later at youth court, sitting at Croydon Magistrates' Court.

From BBC Sep. 29, 2023

Presiding over the courtroom in the traditional black robe and white tie, he immediately threw out the case, citing a youth court statute that encourages rehabilitation rather than punishment.

From New York Times Apr. 22, 2023

But Mr. Weaver will be charged in the youth court division of criminal court, where judges have some training in family court procedures.

From New York Times Feb. 16, 2020

He said students must apply to have their infractions heard in youth court.

From Seattle Times Jun. 22, 2017

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