juvenile court

noun

1. a law court having jurisdiction over youths, generally of less than 18 years.

juvenile court

noun

1. the former name for youth court

Word History and Origins

Origin of juvenile court¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Dunlap said it would be inappropriate for the case to be transferred out of juvenile court.

From Los Angeles Times

The 17-year-old, whose case will be heard in a juvenile court, was arrested near the scene of the incident in San Francisco's Union Square.

From BBC

Brooke Jenkins said the teenager, who has not been identified, would be arraigned Wednesday in juvenile court.

From Los Angeles Times

The student accused of firing the gun is a minor, and the case is being handled by the juvenile court system.

From Los Angeles Times

Weeks later, Gonzalez’s case was transferred back to juvenile court, where he pleaded guilty to all charges.

From Los Angeles Times