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title: Juvenile Crime and Court Procedures in San Diego
slug: san-diego-juvenile-crime-courts
article_type: Help Article
keywords: juvenile crime, juvenile court
url: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/ooc/juvenile/index.html
published_date: 2025-10-27T00:00:00
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Juvenile defendants in San Diego face distinct court procedures focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment, with separate courts and programs designed for youth offenders.