That part of the superior court that has jurisdiction over delinquency, status offense, and dependency cases involving minors.
Court designated to hear all proceedings concerning uncared for, neglected, dependent children and youth and delinquent children within the state; superior court for Juvenile Matters.
a court having jurisdiction over dependent and delinquent children
a regular court that carries out specific legal proceedings involving children
The branch of the judiciary that has legal responsibility for youth under the age of 18. The court is a civil court that adjudicates cases where youth are thought to be abused, neglected, or dependent and cases where youth are accused of some delinquent or status offense.
That part of the Superior Court which has jurisdiction over cases involving delinquent and neglected children.
Any court that has jurisdiction over matters involving juveniles.
A district court or another court that only addresses matters affecting children younger than 18.
Deals with dependent children.
Juvenile courts or young offender courts are courts specifically created and given authority to try and pass judgments for crimes committed by persons who have not attained the age of majority. In most modern legal systems, crimes committed by children and minors are treated differently and differentially regarding the same crimes committed by adults.