The Silver Spring office of the Maryland State Government Department of Juvenile Justice manages the implementation of appropriate care and treatment of juveniles under the age of 18 in the local area who have violated criminal law, or may pose a danger to themselves or other members of the community.

This office is part of the state-wide system that handles the entire juvenile process from the intake officers who review complaint documentation, to staff who hold hearings to determine the best course of action through the implementation of that action, which may include counseling or being placed in a detention center.