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Montgomery County
Prosecution Data Dashboard

PPI logo Montgomery County is the first jurisdiction in the state of Maryland to release a data dashboard designed by the Prosecutorial Performance Indicators team (PPI) to promote more effective, just, and transparent decision-making in prosecution. You can access the data to gain a better understanding of the work the State’s Attorney’s office does, including the roles/responsibilities of prosecutors, trends in cases referred for prosecution, and how cases are resolved over time, patterns in how individuals are treated, and how we are addressing serious crime to protect/serve victims. Click here to view the Montgomery County Prosecution Data Dashboard

District Court Schedule

District Court Schedule

View the District Court schedule for the upcoming two months.

District Court Schedule

2023 Speak Up, Save a Life Video Contest Winners

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Click here to view the video contest winners.

To tackle the opioid epidemic and reduce the number of overdose deaths, the State's Attorney's Office has initiated Speak up Save a Life, an Opioid Overdose Education and Prevention Program. Learn More

RespectFest

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IN Person:

April 7, 2024 from 1 - 4 pm

Wheaton Community Recreation Center

Free Food! Earn SSL Hours! Performances! Resource Fair! Activities! Games!ne Activities!

Save the Date!

VIRTUAL:

April 1st - 14th

Earn SSL Hours! Raffle Prizes! Workshops! Online Activities!

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NEED HELP? Do you think you might be in an abusive relationship? Click here.

ARE YOU A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?

Do you feel unsafe at home? Are you concerned about a neighbor or loved one? Free help is available. Anyone seeking domestic violence-related assistance can: Call 240-773-0444. During non-business hours, call the Crisis Center at 240-777-4000. In the event of an emergency situation, please dial 911.

Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm
Anyone seeking domestic violence-related assistance can:

Call: 240-773-0444
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 HATE CRIME?

What should you do if you are a victim of, or witness to a hate crime or bias-related incident?

"Help us protect you and those you love. Report hate crimes and bias-related incidents. Our mission is to protect all residents of Montgomery County, regardless of race, color, national origin religious belief, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, homelessness, disability or immigration status"
- John McCarthy, State’s Attorney for Montgomery County, Maryland

In the event of an emergency situation, please dial 911.
In a non-emergency, dial 301-279-8000 to contact the Montgomery County Police.

For more information, visit our Stop The Hate page

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.

ARE YOU A VICTIM OF A FINANCIAL CRIME?

Are you or is someone you know a victim of a financial crime?

If would like to be contacted by a staff member from the Montgomery County MD, State’s Attorney’s Office, please complete the online Intake Form

Acces Intake Form

ARE YOU A VICTIM OF DATING VIOLENCE?

Chose respect image Are you in an abusive relationship and don't know what to do? Did you know that 1 in 3 teens nationwide are victims of dating violence? Free help is available. Anyone seeking dating violence-related assistance can: Call 240-773-0444. During non-business hours, call the Crisis Center at 240-777-4000. In the event of an emergency situation, please dial 911.

For more information, visit the Family Justice Center website

Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm
Anyone seeking dating violence-related assistance can:

Call: 240-773-0444
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.

Careers

We are currently accepting resumes for Attorney and Staff Positions. Visit the Employment page for more details

Assistant State’s Attorney: This entry level position is assigned to the District Court Division. Starting Salary at $80,000.

Lateral Assistant State’s Attorney: This position may be assigned to different specialized divisions within the Office. Starting Salary is Negotiable based on experience.

District Court Discovery Specialist: This is a Part-Time 24 – 39.5 Hours Weekly Position, Non-Benefitted, performing tasks such as: Accessing Police Digital Systems, Downloading Body Camera Videos, Cruiser Cam Videos and Video Interviews.

Circuit Court Discovery / Court Support Specialist:This is a developmental level Part-Time 39.5 Hour Weekly Benefitted Technology Support Position. 

Victim Specialist (Bilingual): This is a Full-Time, one year grant position $51,951.00. Responsible for sending victim notifications, contacting victims and translating document in Spanish. Must be fluent in both Spanish and English and posses oral and written skills in both languages.

Victim / Witness Coordinator (Bilingual):  This is a Full-Time, two year grant position $61,041.00 Work with attorneys to arrange and maintain victim/witness contact throughout the course of a criminal case, victim notification in accordance with State Victims’ Right’s laws, and maintaining statistics on services provided to victims.

The State's Attorney's Office for Montgomery County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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Speak Up Save A Life, The Good Samaritan Law And Opioid Overdose Awareness

Speak Up Save A Life Logo To tackle the opioid epidemic and reduce the number of overdose deaths, the State's Attorney's Office has initiated Speak up Save a Life, an Opioid Overdose Education and Prevention Program.
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eDiscovery

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.

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eDiscovery Manual

eDiscovery Manuals

eDiscovery Manual

This manual provides instruction for use of the eDiscovery system.

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Discovery Process

Discovery Process

Discovery Process

The process for which discovery material may be obtained.

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