The following report outlines the legal, social, and developmental characteristics of a "juvenile person," a term generally used to describe individuals who have not yet reached the legal age of adulthood, typically 18 years.

: In most jurisdictions, including the United States, a juvenile is defined as anyone who has not reached their 18th birthday .

A juvenile is a young individual who is not yet old enough to be regarded as an adult under the law.

: In legal contexts, a juvenile who violates the law is often referred to as a juvenile delinquent . 2. The Juvenile Justice System