_____ is the judge of a juvenile court.

• A. Nonoffender
• B. Judge or Juvenile Court Judge
• C. Guardian
• D. Status Offender

Answer: (B)

The person who presides over juvenile court proceedings is the judge—the juvenile court judge. This role is the official who hears petitions, makes adjudicative decisions, and issues disposition orders while safeguarding the youth’s rights and welfare. The other terms describe roles or classifications related to youths (nonoffender meaning not charged, guardian as the youth’s guardian, and status offender referring to certain conduct by youths) and are not the presiding judicial officer.