(From the Hancock County Probate and Juvenile Court)

On December 5, 2024, Judge Kristen K. Johnson was sworn in as President of the Ohio Association of Juvenile Court Judges. The swearing-in ceremony occurred during the Association’s Winter Conference.

The Ohio Association of Juvenile Court Judges consists of common pleas judges having juvenile court jurisdiction. The Association promotes the common business interests of Ohio Juvenile Court judges and provides leadership for a just and effective juvenile court system throughout the state of Ohio.

The Association addresses issues including, but not limited to: those affecting child abuse, neglect and dependency, unruly and delinquent juveniles as well as court administration of these issues. In addition, the Association works closely with the Ohio Judicial Conference on issues affecting juveniles and juvenile court. The Association meets monthly and as President, Judge Johnson will preside over those meetings as well as serve as a member of the Executive Committee of the Ohio Judicial Conference.