status offense jurisdictionglossary / status-offense jurisdiction The power of the court to hear matters regarding noncriminal conduct committed by a juvenile. See status offense under OFFENSE (1). Cf. delinquency jurisdiction. 词条贡献者 双语律师李黎,国际知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译各类与消费者金融诉讼相关的法律文件。