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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These attorneys represent children and guardians in juvenile court cases including abuse and neglect.
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Josie Reich, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
Most of the charges were dismissed, but a juvenile court judge found Colvin guilty of assault, and she was made a ward of the state and placed on indefinite probation.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 13 Jan. 2026
In Wisconsin, a reverse waiver hearing is where the court determines if a case can be waived or transferred from adult to juvenile court.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors say Williams' case has been transferred to juvenile court for a disposition hearing.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
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Josie Reich, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
Most of the charges were dismissed, but a juvenile court judge found Colvin guilty of assault, and she was made a ward of the state and placed on indefinite probation.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 13 Jan. 2026
In Wisconsin, a reverse waiver hearing is where the court determines if a case can be waived or transferred from adult to juvenile court.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors say Williams' case has been transferred to juvenile court for a disposition hearing.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Juvenile court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juvenile%20court. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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