The caption 'In re Johnny S-' typically designates matters involving:

• A. Administrative actions
• B. Minors, adoption, or child custody
• C. Criminal charges
• D. Commercial disputes

Answer: (B)

In re means “in the matter of,” signaling that the case is about a subject or person rather than a dispute between opposing parties. This labeling is especially common in family-law and related protective proceedings, where the court’s decision concerns someone’s status or welfare rather than a civil litigious claim between two sides. Seeing “In re Johnny S-” tells you the action centers on Johnny S., typically a minor, and the court is deciding something about his welfare or status—such as custody, guardianship, or adoption. That usage distinguishes these matters from criminal cases (which use captions like State v. … or People v. …) or ordinary civil or commercial disputes (which involve party names).