Domestic Violence Services Directory
*** In An Emergency Please Call 911
***
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
50 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
Domestic Violence Unit - 240-777-7016
The Sheriff's Office serves and carries out orders of the court,
including the primary responsibility for the service of peace orders and
protection orders. The Sheriff's Office staff is available to
answer questions, explain procedures, or to refer someone to the proper agency
on other matters of concern.
Montgomery County Police Department
Emergency - 911
Non-Emergency - 301-279-8000
Domestic Violence Unit - 240-773-5050
The Montgomery County Police will respond to calls for emergency
assistance, take reports, investigate crimes, respond to violations of a court
order and a variety of other services.
States Attorney's Office
50 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
240-777-7300
The States Attorney's Office prosecutes all criminal cases. They
represent the state and speak for the victim of a crime during the prosecution
and sentencing phases of court cases. They also have a dedicated unit assigned
to handle prosecution of criminal cases involving Domestic Violence. If a
defendant is confined to jail by a commissioner the state,s attorney will speak
at the bond review held before a judge and can request certain conditions be
placed on the defendant or request the defendant to be held.
Abused Persons Program
24 Hour Crisis Services - 240-777-4000
Service/Intake - 240-777-4195
Administrative Office - 240-777-4210
For Montgomery County Resident's the Abused Person's Program
offers victims of abuse services such as emergency shelter, transitional
housing, 24 hour telephone and walk in crisis counseling, case management,
information and referral and other support services. Fees are based on a sliding
scale and no one is denied to to a lack of funds.
City Police Departments
Offers similar services as that of the county police as well as
a variety of community based services and programs for their citizens.
Chevy Chase Village Police - 301-654-7302
Gaithersburg City Police - 301-258-6400
Rockville City Police - 301-309-3100
Takoma Park City Police - 301-270-1100
**In An Emergency Please Call 911 **
City Victim Advocate Coordinator's
Several cities also have Victim Advocates that assist city
residents in locating services and to offer support and other services to
victims of abuse.
Rockville City - 240-314-8917
Takoma Park City - 301-891-7147
Montgomery County District Courts
Filing for Ex-Parte and Peace Orders as well as Emergency
Evaluation Petitions. Also for the filing of violations and modifications of
existing orders issued by the District Court. All matters are handled through
the Civil Office, please call for filing hours.
Rockville District Court - 301-279-1500
27 Courthouse Square, Rockville, MD
Note: From 9am to 3pm Victim Assistance is available at this location.
Silver Spring District Court - 301-608-0660
8665 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD
After Hours, Interim Protective and Peace Orders are
available from a District Court Commissioner at:
Montgomery County Circuit Court
Filing for Ex-Parte Orders as well as Emergency Evaluation
Petitions. Also for the filing of violations and modifications of existing
orders issued by the Circuit Court. All matters are handled through the Civil
Office, please call for filing hours.
Circuit Court Family Office
240-777-9115
50 Maryland Avenue, 3rd floor, Rockville, MD
Note: Victim Assistance available and legal consultation at this location.
District Court Commissioner
301-610-7217 (24 Hours)
Central Processing Unit
1307 Seven Locks Road, Rockville, Md
The District Court Commissioner can issue criminal charges
against an individual based upon a citizens complaint. Commissioners also set
the initial bond and conditions for release for individuals arrested by police.
If you wish to file criminal charges or have concerns about a persons release
following the initial arrest contact the commissioners office.
Vine Service
(Victim Information and Notification Everyday)
1-866-634-8463
(1-866-MD4VINE)
Toll Free
Gives victims access to inmate custody, court and release
information and notification. Free 24 hour automated service. Victims may also
register online at http://www.vinelink.com.
Montgomery County Office of Child Support Enforcement
51 Monroe Street, 9th floor, Rockville, MD
301-610-4500
A judge may order emergency family maintenance upon issuing a
Protective Order that will last for the duration of the order. To establish an
order for child support, which generally remains in effect until the child
reaches 18 years of age, contact the Office of Child Support Enforcement for
more information.
State Services
General Information - 1-800-332-6347
Spanish Information - 1-800-332-6347
Domestic Violence and Referral Services
1-800-MDHELPS
1-800-(634-3577)
For information on the Independence
Card, Energy Assistance program, Child Support and other state services
available as well as Domestic Violence and Referral Services the state has set
up toll free information lines.
For self help and legal information on issues such as Domestic
Violence, Family Law, benefits and other areas affecting low and moderate income
families visit:
http://www.peoples-law.com
