Youthful Offenders Legal Meaning and Definition

Here is a simplified definition of the legal term Youthful Offenders.

Youthful Offenders (noun)

Youthful Offenders refer to individuals, typically under the age of 18 or any predetermined age of majority as defined by specific state law, who have committed a criminal act. This term is used to acknowledge the young age of the person who committed the crime. The sentencing for such offenders often focuses more on rehabilitation and correction since they are still considered minors.