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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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Judge Julie Cooper told the 16-year-old: "These matters, as you've probably been told, can't be dealt with in youth court and all matters are being sent to the crown court at Guildford."

From BBC Jan. 24, 2026

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

District Judge Hina Rai, sitting at the youth court at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court, issued the warrant.

From BBC Mar. 28, 2022

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

On Aug. 22, they located the girl, and a youth court sent her to Virgen de la Asunción.

From Seattle Times Mar. 21, 2017

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