juvenile court
noun
: a court that has special jurisdiction over delinquent and dependent children usually up to the age of 18
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He was detained and was expected to appear in juvenile court on Tuesday.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2024
Since 2023, Coggins has been presiding judge of the juvenile court in the Sacramento Count Superior Court.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 27 May 2024
Judges denied requests to transfer each of the minors’ cases to juvenile court, meaning they will be prosecuted as adults.
—Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2024
He was convicted in juvenile court with the felony offense.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 25 June 2024
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2024
Since 2023, Coggins has been presiding judge of the juvenile court in the Sacramento Count Superior Court.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 27 May 2024
Judges denied requests to transfer each of the minors’ cases to juvenile court, meaning they will be prosecuted as adults.
—Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2024
He was convicted in juvenile court with the felony offense.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 25 June 2024
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“Juvenile court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juvenile%20court. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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