criminal court

noun

1. a court of law in which criminal cases are tried and determined.

Word History and Origins

Origin of criminal court¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

Mr Blake's colleague said police officers were not above the law but incidents like these should not be dealt with in criminal courts, where juries had the power to clear or convict defendants.

From BBC

In 2007, Baker pleaded guilty in criminal court to abusing two boys.

From Los Angeles Times

“While this doesn’t change the profound loss they suffered, they are grateful that there will be an opportunity to achieve justice in the criminal courts,” DeSimone said.

From Los Angeles Times

Two days later, criminal court records show, Tsaroukian was arraigned and pleaded not guilty.

From Los Angeles Times

He was defeated in a Manhattan criminal court earlier this year and found guilty of 34 felony counts.

From Salon