Domestic Violence Services Directory
*** In An Emergency Please Call 911 ***
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Domestic Violence Unit
50 Maryland Ave.
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 240-777-7016
FAX: 240-777-7146
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 Coordinators
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
Emergency Evaluation Petitions
Filing of violations and modifications of existing orders issued by the District Cour
Rockville District Court
27 Courthouse Square
Rockville, MD 20850
301.279.1500
Note: From 9am to 3pm Victim Assistance is available at this location.
Silver Spring District Court
8552 Second Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3405
301.563.8550
Interim Protective and Peace Orders are available after hours or whenever the District Courts are closed from a District Court Commissioner at:
Central Processing Unit
1307 Seven Locks Rd.
Rockville, MD
Obtain forms directly from the Maryland Judiciary website.
Montgomery County Circuit Court Filing for Ex-Parte Orders
Emergency Evaluation Petitions
Filing of violations and modifications of existing orders issued by the Circuit Court
50 Maryland Avenue, 3rd floor
Rockville, MD
240-777-9115
Note: Victim Assistance and legal consultation are available at this location.
District Court Commissioner
Central Processing Unit
1307 Seven Locks Rd.
Rockville, Md
301-610-7217 (24 Hours)
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 St,, 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 - 800.MDHELPS (800.634.3577)
Independence Card
Energy Assistance program
Child Support
Domestic Violence and Referral Services
Other available state services
For information on these services the state has set up toll free information lines - 1-800-(634-3577).
Self Help and Legal Information
For issues such as Domestic Violence, Family Law, benefits and other areas affecting low and moderate income families visit http://www.peoples-law.com