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 译者蒋毅,毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与破产与资产重组相关的法律文件。