criminal court
noun
: a court that has jurisdiction to try and punish offenders against criminal law
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The speaker, Lisa Carroll, has worked in the accounting field for 30 years, is an expert witness regarding financial matters on family court, civil court, and criminal court matters.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
When a jury in criminal court cannot reach a unanimous decision, the judge typically declares a mistrial.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
According to court records reviewed by PEOPLE, Leon's case was moved to a state criminal court on May 7.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
His next appearance in this case was scheduled for July 17 in Davidson County criminal court.
—Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
When a jury in criminal court cannot reach a unanimous decision, the judge typically declares a mistrial.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
According to court records reviewed by PEOPLE, Leon's case was moved to a state criminal court on May 7.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
His next appearance in this case was scheduled for July 17 in Davidson County criminal court.
—Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for criminal court
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“Criminal court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/criminal%20court. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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