In the 1899 Illinois juvenile court, when juveniles are found to have committed a crime they called this being:

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The term "adjudicated delinquent" is commonly used in the juvenile justice system to describe a finding that a juvenile has committed a crime or delinquent act. This terminology emphasizes that the juvenile is not being "convicted" like an adult, but rather is being "adjudicated" and handled through a separate system focused on rehabilitation and treatment.

In the 1899 Illinois Juvenile Court, When Juveniles Are Found