criminal court
noun
: a court that has jurisdiction to try and punish offenders against criminal law
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His next appearance in this case was scheduled for July 17 in Davidson County criminal court.
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Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The police have been in possession of the same videos as the social workers, yet no charges have been brought against the parents in criminal court.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Fresh Take Florida reporters reviewed nearly 100 criminal court cases dating back to 2015.
—Jack Jankowski, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
International criminal court complaints for transnational repression on the territory of member states could potentially also be pursued.
—Irwin Cotler, Time, 8 May 2026
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Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The police have been in possession of the same videos as the social workers, yet no charges have been brought against the parents in criminal court.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Fresh Take Florida reporters reviewed nearly 100 criminal court cases dating back to 2015.
—Jack Jankowski, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
International criminal court complaints for transnational repression on the territory of member states could potentially also be pursued.
—Irwin Cotler, Time, 8 May 2026
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“Criminal court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/criminal%20court. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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