Victim/Witness Assistance Information

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Need to know about an Inmate's Custody Status or Release?

What is Vine?

VINE is a free, anonymous, fully automated service for crime victims and witnesses. VINE allows you to check the custody status of an inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Center and register to receive automatic telephone notification when the inmate is transferred or released.

Please talk to or email a Victim Services Coordinator for more information on the program and how it works.

Call 1-866-MD4VINE (1-866-634-8463) (The VINE Service)

Obtaining Police Reports

Copies of Accident Reports can be obtained at the district police station located in the district where the accident occurred. To obtain a copy of an Event Report, direct your request in-person or in writing to:

Police Headquarters
Records Division
2350 Research Boulevard
Rockville, MD 20850

Walk-in Lobby Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Payment is $10.00 per report. Please provide the correct report number and payment with your request.

How To File Charges

1. Report the incident to the police.
2. Obtain the report number from the officer.
3. See a District Court Commissioner to file criminal charges. A warrant or summons to appear in court may be issued for the offender. If a Commissioner declines to issue charges, you can request that the States Attorney file charges against the offender.
   
   District Commissioners: Rockville (24 hours) (301) 610-7217
   

Domestic Violence Information

If you have been hurt or threatened by a spouse or intimate partner - this is a crime. Dial 911 and notify the police immediately.
(You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to receive help.)

If you are injured - seek medical attention and have them call the police for you. If you need emergency shelter, call:

Abused Persons Crisis Line: (240) 777-4210
after 5 p.m. call                    (240) 777-4000

Emergency Protection from Domestic Violence

An Ex Parte Order can temporarily remove the abuser from the home, order the abuser to stop the abuse and enter counseling, and award temporary custody of children.

An Ex Parte Order must be issued by a judge and is served by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office (240) 777-7000

Violation of the Ex Parte Order is a crime and should be reported to the Sheriff's Office immediately. To file for an Ex Parte Order, you should:

Appear before the Civil Clerk Monday through Friday before 3:30 p.m. at any of these locations:

50 Courthouse Square, Rockville, MD
    Circuit Court (240) 777-9400
27 Courthouse Square, (District Court) Rockville MD
   Criminal Division (301) 279-1406
   Civil Division (301) 279-1500
8665 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring
   MD District Court (301) 608-0660

Concerned About HIV Exposure?

If you are the victim of an offense which may have resulted in exposure to HIV, you can obtain further information about your rights under Maryland Law. Article 27. Section 763, by contacting the State's Attorney's Office at (240) 777-7300.