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Status offenders are [[youth]]s charged with the status of being beyond the control of their [[legal guardian]] or are [[habit]]ually disobedient, truant from [[school]], or having committed other acts that would not be a crime if committed by an adult, such as [[smoking]]. They are also referred to as minors or [[children]] in need of supervision.  

'''Status offenders''' are [[youth]]s charged with the status of being beyond the control of their [[legal guardian]] or are [[habit]]ually disobedient, truant from [[school]], or having committed other acts that would not be a crime if committed by an adult, such as [[smoking]]. They are also referred to as minors or [[children]] in need of supervision.  

[[Category:Law]]

[[Category:Law]]