Question

The first juvenile court was intended for children of what age group

•under 12
•under 18
•under 14
•under 16

Answer 1

The first juvenile court in the United States, authorized by the Illinois Juvenile Court Act of 1899, was founded in 1899 in Chicago. The act gave the court jurisdiction over neglected, dependent, and delinquent children under age 16.

Answer 2

The first juvenile court in the United States, children under age 16.