The Children's Court of Queensland is a specialized court in Queensland, a state of Australia which deals with serious crimes committed by children under the age of seventeen years in the state. The court should not be confused with the Children's Court which is a magistrates court in the state.
Read more about Children's Court Of Queensland: Establishment, President, Other Members of The Court, Constitution of The Court, Jurisdiction of Magistrates, Who May Attend, Caseload
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