youth courts
Minor offender venues
Youth courts are specialized judicial courts that handle cases involving minors, typically those accused of crimes or status offenses like truancy.
The proceedings emphasize rehabilitation over punishment, and records are often sealed to protect the young person's future.
Some jurisdictions use the term interchangeably with juvenile court: The case was transferred to youth court because the defendant was fifteen.
- juvenile justice systemLegal process for minors
- probationSupervised trial period
- incorrigibilityInability to be reformed
- delinquencyCriminal or neglectful behavior
- adjudicationFormal decision on disputes
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