Young Offender
/ˈjʌŋ əˈfɛndər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person under a specified age who has committed a criminal offense and is subject to juvenile justice proceedings rather than adult criminal courts.
The young offender was placed in a juvenile detention center pending trial.
Forms
- young offender
- young offenders
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Commentary
The term specifically refers to offenders below the age threshold set by law, distinguishing them from adult offenders for purposes of prosecution and sentencing.
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