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.
The following cases are heard in circuit court: felony trials; civil lawsuits seeking injunctions, equitable relief, or damages in excess of $25,000; domestic relations matters; adoptions; child protection proceedings; juvenile delinquency ...
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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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] ...
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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, ...
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.
 See also: Juvenile, Delinquency, Law, Commit, Person
  
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