JUVENILE DELINQUENCY - A violation of the laws of the United States or a State thereof or of a foreign country committed by a juvenile which would have been a crime if committed by an adult; ...
Juvenile Delinquency
It refers to the antisocial or criminal activity of the child below 18 years of age and which violates the law. In true context, that same activity would have been a crime if it was committed by the adult.
delinquency - The commission of an illegal act by a juvenile.
dependent child - A child who is homeless or without proper care through no fault of the parent, guardian, or custodian.
delinquency pl: -cies 1 a : the quality or state of being delinquent b : juvenile delinquency [contributing to the of a minor] 2 : a debt on which payment is overdue [consumer loan delinquencies] ...
Delinquency - The commission of an illegal act by a juvenile.
Demurrer - A pleading filed by the defendant that the complaint as filed is not sufficient to require an answer.
Dependent - One who derives existence and support from another.
DELINQUENCY PROCEEDINGS -- See JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PROCEEDINGS.
DEMUR -- To respond to a civil complaint by filing a demurrer. See DEMURRER.
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor
Civil Causes of Action Assault and Battery
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Any delinquency involved a trial before the Heliaea. Finally an examination took place at the end of the year of office, when each archon had to answer for his actions with person and possessions; till then he could not leave the country, ...
If the delinquency and costs of foreclosure are not paid within a specified period, then the lender (or the trustee using deeds of trust) will set a foreclosure date, after which the property may be sold at public sale.
Juvenile found to have committed a status offense rather than a crime that would provide a basis for a finding of delinquency. Typical status offenses are habitual truancy. Violating a curfew, or running away from home.
Person in Need of Supervision: Juvenile found to have committed a status offense rather than a crime that would provide a basis for a finding of delinquency. Typical status offenses are habitual truancy.
nounNonperformance of what ought to be done: delinquency, dereliction, failure, neglect, omission. Law nonfeasance. See do/not do.
verbTo not do (something necessary): fail, neglect, omit. See do/not do.
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District Attorneys - also known as prosecutors, represent the state in all criminal actions brought in Superior and District courts, and in juvenile delinquency cases in which an attorney represents the child.
In juvenile delinquency cases, it is the equivalent of a ‘conviction.' In typical criminal cases, "adjudication" refers to the court entering its ruling of guilty or not guilty after a bench trial.
Juvenile Law
the area of law that deals with juvenile delinquency proceedings or other court proceedings involving minors (those under the age of 18).
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Definition - Noun
: a juvenile who commits an act of juvenile delinquency
compare status offender youthful offender
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WCCD Washington Council on Crime and Delinquency. Governor's blue ribbon committee on criminal justice.
will The formal expression or declaration of a person's wishes as to the disposition of his property, to take effect upon his death.
Family Court is authorized to hear juvenile delinquency proceedings, spousal support, child support matters, paternity, custody, visitation, family offense proceedings, reconciliation proceedings, child neglect & abuse proceedings, adoptions, ...
juvenile court: That part of the superior court that handles delinquency, status offense, and dependency cases involving minors.
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AD VITAM AUT CULPAM. An office to be so held as to determine only by the death or delinquency of the possessor; in other words it is held quam diu se benegesserit.
It is a restrictive measure forcing all persons into their homes to reduce activity against the government or the occupying force. In some communities it has been applied to curb juvenile delinquency.
Such right to counsel exists with respect to felonies; misdemeanors when the sentence is to a jail term, and to juvenile delinquency proceedings.
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