a law court for cases involving young persons under a specified age, usually 18 years
juvenile court
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juvenile court
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LawA court having jurisdiction over matters involving children below a certain age, especially those who may be delinquent, in need of supervision, subject to adoption, or charged with committing a criminal offense, but are not be tried in adult criminal court.
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juvenile court - Legal Definition
See court.
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