However, if one is not available, then a district court judge or a magistrate may deal with the case even though they have not been appointed by the Governor of Queensland.

[4] The major functions of the president are to oversee the court and ensure that its work is carried out quickly and effectively.

Judges are appointed based on their experience and interest in dealing with the children's court jurisdiction.

At a hearing, the following people may attend The Children's Court of Queensland as a whole (including Judges and Magistrates) dealt with 5,431 juveniles in 2005–06 compared with 6,996 in 2004-2005.

Furthermore, there was an overall decrease of 29.3% in the number of charges brought against juveniles in Queensland in 2005-2006, at 1,771, down from 16,656 in the previous year.

According to its Annual Review, unlawful entry with intent and theft (and related offences) accounted for 44.1% of all charges.