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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The Journal Sentinel typically does not name minors accused of crimes because of state laws governing confidential information in the juvenile court system.
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The students -- who were detained throughout the weekend and again Monday when a snowstorm closed county offices – were due in juvenile court Tuesday for bail hearings, according to the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Further proceedings are expected as the defense seeks to move the case to juvenile court.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Robinson has no prior convictions in adult or juvenile courts, the attorney said, adding that Robinson attended school in North College Hill and has worked as an industrial crane operator since May 2025.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The students -- who were detained throughout the weekend and again Monday when a snowstorm closed county offices – were due in juvenile court Tuesday for bail hearings, according to the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Further proceedings are expected as the defense seeks to move the case to juvenile court.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Robinson has no prior convictions in adult or juvenile courts, the attorney said, adding that Robinson attended school in North College Hill and has worked as an industrial crane operator since May 2025.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Juvenile court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juvenile%20court. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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