Due to the current COVID-19 threat, our office is currently providing services via phone, email or text. All in person contact has been temporarily suspended. If you are here for a scheduled appointment or need to speak with a staff member immediately, please dial 240 777-7300.
Debido a la amenaza actual COVID-19, nuestra oficina está proporcionando servicios por teléfono, correo electrónico o texto. Todos los contactos en persona han sido suspendidos temporalmente. Si usted está aquí para una cita programada necesita hablar con un miembro del personal inmediatamente, por favor marque 240 777-7300.
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John McCarthy
Montgomery County, Maryland
State's Attorney's Office
50 Maryland Avenue
5th Floor, North Tower
Rockville, MD 20850
Office:(240) 777-7300
Fax: (240) 777-7413
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State’s Attorney John McCarthy's Report on Howard County State's Attorney's Determination Regarding the Death of Finan Berhe
In the matter of the May 7, 2020 police-involved shooting in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Pursuant to an agreement between the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office is providing this summary detailing the investigation and conclusions regarding a police-involved shooting that occurred on May 7, 2020 in Silver Spring, Maryland.
REPORT - May 2020 Event
Police Body Worn Camera Video - Warning: Graphic in nature - Viewer discretion is advised
John J. McCarthy
State’s Attorney For Montgomery County, MarylandChoose Respect Montgomery presents, Creating a Culture of Consent
Creating a Culture of Respect and Sexual Assault Prevention Webinars for Teens and Parents
Choose Respect Montgomery, an initiative from the Montgomery County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council, will host two webinars to address sexual assault, consent and healthy relationships, and to provide resources and education in light of national and local conversations and recent social media postings about this topic.
Choose Respect wants to make sure everyone knows what sexual assault and consent are. For more information please visit our website. https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/chooserespect/.
News
Moving forward, prosecutors and police must pave the way to public trust
The Washington Post - By Richard H. Gibson Jr. and John J. McCarthy
June 19
Memorandum of Understanding concerning in-custody/police involved death investigations
In the matter of the June 13, 2019
In the matter of the January 16, 2019
News and Press Releases
Community
Congratulations Truancy Prevention Program Graduates!
Welcome to the Truancy Prevention Program Virtual Spring Culmination Ceremony
Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DURING THE COVID-19 HEALTH CRISIS
¿Te sientes inseguro en tu casa? ¿Estás preocupado por su vecino o ser querido? Ayuda gratuita disponible. El Centro de Justicia Familiar permanece ABIERTO durante la crisis de salud pública de el COVID-19. Si necesita asistencia relacionada con la violencia doméstica, puede: Llamar: 240-773-0444. Fuera de horario laboral, llame al Centro de Crisis al 240-777-4000. En caso de una emergencia, por favor marque 911
The Family Justice Center remains OPEN during the COVID-19 public health crisis
Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm
Anyone seeking domestic violence-related assistance can:
Email: safe@montgomerycountymd.gov
Walk-in to 600 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 500 in Rockville
During non-business hours, call the Crisis Center at 240-777-4000
In the event of an emergency situation, please dial 911
ARE YOU A VICTIM OF A FINANCIAL CRIME?
ARE YOU A VICTIM OF ELDER ABUSE?
Are you or is someone you know a victim of elder abuse?
Call Montgomery County Adult Protective Services at 240-777-3000 (24 hours)
The Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program (VASAP)
240-777-1355
vasap@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center has specialized medical care and forensic services:
9901 Medical Center Drive, Rockville
240-826-6225
In the event of an emergency situation, please dial 911
eDiscovery
eDiscovery and Discovery Requests
eDiscovery provides a secure and convenient way to download electronic Discovery Material from the SAO for court cases in which you are the Attorney of Record.
eDiscovery Manuals
eDiscovery Manuals
These manuals provide instructions for use of the eDiscovery system.
Discovery Process
The States Attorney's Office is a State of Maryland entity and is not a department or agency of the Montgomery County Government. This web page is linked to the Montgomery County Government web site as a convenience to users.
