This is the term for a juvenile that has committed an act that,if they were an adult,would be a crime.

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A delinquent act refers to an act that is considered a crime if committed by an adult but is committed by a juvenile who is under the age of 18. Status offenses, on the other hand, are acts that are only considered offenses because of the age of the offender (such as truancy or curfew violations). Youthful crime and dependency are not commonly used terms in the context of juvenile justice.

This Is the Term for a Juvenile That Has Committed