Juvenile Court
/ˈdʒuːvənəl kɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A specialized court with jurisdiction over legal cases involving minors, typically persons under 18 years of age, focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment.
The juvenile court handled the case of the teenager accused of vandalism.
Forms
- juvenile courts
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Commentary
Juvenile courts prioritize rehabilitation and consider the best interests of the minor, differing procedurally and substantively from adult criminal courts.
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