Adults can be charged with a criminal complaint,but in a juvenile court it's called a(n)__________.

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In a juvenile court, a criminal charge is not called a crime or offense, but rather a petition. This is because the focus of the juvenile justice system is on rehabilitation and treatment rather than punishment. A violation typically refers to a minor infraction or misdemeanor, rather than a more serious criminal charge.

Adults Can Be Charged with a Criminal Complaint,but in a Juvenile