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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In juvenile court, Van der Woude admitted to digitally penetrating a minor and was ordered to pay Romain nearly $50,000 in restitution.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, a family and juvenile court judge certified Finch to stand trial as an adult.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
His brother, who the Orlando Sentinel isn’t naming because of his age, was also charged at the time, but the outcome of his case is not clear since it was handled in juvenile court.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
The student suspect was charged in juvenile court with willful injury resulting in bodily injury, a felony, according to district spokesperson Phil Roeder.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 3 Mar. 2026
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, a family and juvenile court judge certified Finch to stand trial as an adult.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
His brother, who the Orlando Sentinel isn’t naming because of his age, was also charged at the time, but the outcome of his case is not clear since it was handled in juvenile court.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
The student suspect was charged in juvenile court with willful injury resulting in bodily injury, a felony, according to district spokesperson Phil Roeder.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Juvenile court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juvenile%20court. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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