Montgomery County, Maryland
State's Attorney's Office
Rockville, MD 20850
Office: (240) 777-7300 Fax: (240) 777-7413
Email: states.attorney@montgomerycountymd.gov
Office Hours: Monday through Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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John McCarthy
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District Court Schedule
View the District Court schedule for the upcoming two months.
Prosecution
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Internships
Internship opportunities are available to high school, college, and law students.
Year in Review 2022
2022 has been a busy year for the State's Attorney's Office.
From catching up on court proceedings delayed by COVID-19 to prioritizing school safety the State’s Attorney’s Office is committed to community safety and crime prevention. Year in review 2022 full article (pdf file)Like us on Facebook and Instagram
Over 5000 Cases Annually are Diverted from Traditional Prosecution to Creative Programs of Education and Service
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Mental Health Court
The Mental Health Courts in Montgomery County's Circuit and District Courts, which opened in December, 2016 and January, 2017 respectively, were championed by State's Attorney John McCarthy. These problem-solving courts divert eligible defendants who have committed low-level crimes because of a mental illness into treatment and away from jail – improving public safety by reducing recidivism, and helping participants regain productive lives. Read more...
The Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office leads the way in Reform and Innovation
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State’s Attorney John McCarthy Asks Independent Researchers to Look for Possible Bias in Prosecutorial Process.
As State’s Attorney for Montgomery County, my primary objective is to maintain public safety for all members of our diverse community. Critical to that mission is ensuring that criminal prosecutions are handled fairly and equitably across racial and ethnic lines. Read More… (pdf file)
Prosecutorial Performance Indicators (PPI)
Montgomery County’s top prosecutor has launched an investigation into whether racial bias plays a role in prosecutorial decisions within his own office. By Dan Morse, The Washington Post
The Montgomery County State’s Attorney is Putting His Own Office Under the Microscope.
Independent researchers will examine how county prosecutors administer justice. By Cory Smith, News 4 Washington
The Montgomery County States Attorney's Office is a Model of Reform.
State’s Attorney John McCarthy, announced a study to closely examine whether his own office has demonstrated a racial bias in prosecutorial decisions. That’s an extraordinary move, given that if bias is found by the independent research team, it will inevitably point a finger at Mr. McCarthy who is, after all, in charge of the office. That an elected official is willing to take this leap is not just a credit to him but should perhaps become a model for every state’s attorney in Maryland. By The BALTIMORE SUN EDITORIAL BOARD
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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.
For more information, visit the Family Justice Center website
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 HATE CRIME?
"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
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.