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: This refers to the minimum age at which a child can be held legally responsible for a crime. It varies globally; for example, it is 10 years old in many parts of Australia and can be as low as 8 years old in some countries like Sri Lanka.
: In most jurisdictions, including the United States, a juvenile is defined as anyone who has not reached their 18th birthday . juvenile person
A juvenile is a young individual who is not yet old enough to be regarded as an adult under the law. : This refers to the minimum age at