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juvenile court

/ˈdʒuːvənaɪl kɔːrt/

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/ˈdʒuːvənaɪl kɔːrt/B2formallegal
  • ruСуд, который имеет юрисдикцию над делами, связанными с несовершеннолетними, обычно лицами младше 18 лет, обвиняемыми в совершении преступлений или нуждающимися в защите или надзоре.

A court of law that has jurisdiction over cases involving minors, typically individuals under the age of 18, who are accused of committing crimes or are in need of protection or supervision.

  1. Court for minorsB2formal

    A special court that handles legal cases involving individuals who are under the age of 18, typically dealing with delinquency, dependency, and neglect.

    ruСуд для несовершеннолетних

    • The teenager's case was transferred to juvenile court.
    • Juvenile court focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment.
    • The judge in juvenile court ordered community service for the minor.