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Definition: A violation of law committed by a child (under 18) that would be a crime if committed by an adult. Juvenile delinquency cases are handled in the juvenile division of circuit court, not adult criminal court.
Category: Juvenile Law · Statute: F.S. 985.03 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Delinquency (Juvenile) in Florida
A violation of law committed by a child (under 18) that would be a crime if committed by an adult. Juvenile delinquency cases are handled in the juvenile division of circuit court, not adult criminal court.
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