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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While there is still work to be done to ensure all cases involving youth start in juvenile court, the YCRA is a meaningful first step.
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Nicole D. Porter, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
According to a report from The Park Record in November 2024, a juvenile court awarded custody of Kouri's sons to Eric's family as her request to be released ahead of her trial was denied.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
DeMore also talked about his experience in juvenile court and his understanding of brain development’s impact on criminality.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen's Office announced Monday that the 17-year-old was charged in juvenile court in connection with the death of the toddler, identified only as Jaxon.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Nicole D. Porter, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
According to a report from The Park Record in November 2024, a juvenile court awarded custody of Kouri's sons to Eric's family as her request to be released ahead of her trial was denied.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
DeMore also talked about his experience in juvenile court and his understanding of brain development’s impact on criminality.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen's Office announced Monday that the 17-year-old was charged in juvenile court in connection with the death of the toddler, identified only as Jaxon.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Juvenile court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juvenile%20court. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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