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Juvenile Court

Definition:

Juvenile Court refers to a specialized court that solely deals with cases involving minors who have been accused of committing crimes or are in need of protection from abuse or neglect.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) A legal institution:

Example: The juvenile court aims to rehabilitate young offenders rather than punish them.

Sense 2:

(Adjective) Related to the juvenile court:

Example: The judge's decision was based on established juvenile court procedures.

Related Products:

• Juvenile Court System Books
• Juvenile Court Cases
• Juvenile Justice Resources