The police are committed to the fair, compassionate and sensitive treatment of victims and witnesses of crime. We will help ensure that victims and witnesses are afforded reasonable protection and the information to assist them with coping and recovering from the effects of crime. Under the Constitution of Maryland, Declaration of Rights - Article 47, a victim of crime shall be treated with dignity, respect and sensitivity during all phases of the criminal justice process. City of Rockville Victim Advocate
Diane Wilkins
240-314-8917
240-314-8900 (non-emergency police number) Victim Information and Notification Service
VINE, which stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday, is a free 24-hour automated telephone serve. It gives crime vicitims easy access to inmate custody and court information 24 hours a day. Please call 1-866-634-8463 or 1-866-MD4VINE to use VINE.
| Obtaining a Copy of the Police Report Accident Reports - Can be obtained by the victim or their representative at the Rockville City Police Department.
- Hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.
- Reports are $5, and ar available 3-5 business days after the accident.
Event Reports 240-773-5330 - Direct your request in person or by mail to:
Montgomery County Police Department
Records Division, Headquarters
2350 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850 Hours are 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.
Reports are $10.00 each.
Report copies are available 3 business days after the incident. Walk-in requests will be mailed the next business day. Requests by mail may take longer, usually 7-10 days. Please provide the correct report number for faster service and include payment with the request. Checks should be made payable t Montgomery County Police Records Division.
Insurance companies frequently obtain reports directly. Check with your agent.
| Important Police Information Emergency | 911 For an immediate police response if a crime is about to occur, is in progress, or has just occurred, or if someone is in danger or at risk of being injured | Rockville City Police | Non-Emergency 240-314-8900
TTY 240-314-8909 | Police assistance for residents of Rockville, or for crimes that occur in Rockville. ROCKVILLE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
111 MARYLAND AVENUE
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20850
| Rockville City Police Victim/Witness Assistance Program | 240-314-8917 For support, information, and referral to appropriate sources of help in the aftermath of a crime. | | Montgomery County Police Family Services Division | 240-773-5400
To report suspected abuse or assault of victims under age 18, runaways, or crimes committed by juveniles | Crime Solvers Tip Line | 240-773-5038
To offer anonymous information about a crime. Rewards are paid for information leading to the arrest and indictment of criminals or capture of wanted persons. | Drug Tip Hotline | 240-773-5399
To report drug related activity. You may remain anonymous. | Crime Prevention Information | 240-314-8922
For advice on protection of your family, home, or business, and information about Neighborhood Watch. Call the Community Services Officer at the number above. |
| How to File Criminal Charges - Report the incident to the police.
- Obtain the report number from the officer.
- See a court commissioner to file criminal charges against the offender. A warrant for his/her arrest or a summons to appear in court may be issued.
- A commissioner is on duty 24-hours at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit located at 1301 Seven Locks Road.
Rockville 301-610-7217 - Commissioners may also be available at the other police stations listed below. Call for hours and more information.
Silver Spring 301-563-8500 District Court 301-279-1526 or 301-279-1767 - If the commissioner declines to charge the offender, you can request that the State's Attorney file a criminal charging document against the offender.
Domestic Violence Information and Referral If you have been hurt or threatened at home, this is a crime. Call the police or call: Abused Persons Crisis Line 301-315-4673 Citizenship is not required to get help.
Petition For Protection From Domestic Violence A protective order can: - temporarily remove the offender from the home;
- order the offender to stop the abuse;
- grant temporary custody of children;
- order counseling.
The order is issued by a judge and served by:
Montgomery Co. Sheriff's Department 240-777-7000 Violation of a protective order is a crime. To file a petition for protection, appear before the Civil Clerk, Monday – Friday before 3:00 p.m. at: 27 Courthouse Square (District Court)
Rockville 301-279-1500
or
50 Maryland Avenue (Circuit Court)
Rockville 240-777-9400 Both locations have specialized domestic violence offices, which assist people in filling out the petitions.
You may also go to the following location: 8552 2nd Avenue (District Court)
Silver Spring 301-563-8500
Peace Orders - A peace order is a form of relief available to individuals who are not eligible for a protective order, but are experiencing problems with another person.
- A peace order can, among other things:
- order the offender to stay away from the victim's home;
- order the offender to stop the abuse;
- order counseling.
- There is a $20 court filing fee and a $30 fee for service payable to the Sheriff's Department. These fees may be waived under special circumstances.
- To file for a peace order, appear before the Civil Clerk, Monday - Friday,
before 3:00 p.m. at:
27 Courthouse Square (District Court)
Rockville 301-279-1500
Concerned About HIV Exposure? If you are the victim of an offense which may have resulted in exposure to HIV, you can obtain information about your rights under Maryland Law, Article 27, Section 763, by contacting: State's Attorney's Office 240-777-7300
| Resource Numbers Crisis Center | 240-777-4000
TDD 240-777-4815 24-hour telephone and walk-in services to assist individuals in a situational or mental health crisis | Victim Assistance & Sexual Assault Program | 240-777-1355
24-hour crisis line 301-315-4357 counseling and referral to victims of all non-mate related crimes | Abused Persons Program | 240-777-4195
24-hour crisis line 301-315-4673 (HOPE) to assist victims of mate-related abuse | Montgomery Co. Adult Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services | 240-777-1245
24-hour crisis line 240-777-4000 counseling for alcohol and drug dependent adults | Health & Human Services | 240-777-4600 | State's Attorney's Office | 240-777-7300 | Small Claims District Court | 301-279-1502 | Sheriff's Office | 240-777-7000 | Adult Protective Services | 240-777-3000 | Child Protective Services | 240-777-4417 | Operation Runaway | 301-251-4545 | Family Crimes Division | 240-773-5400 | Department of Juvenile Services | 301-279-1580 | Office of Consumer & Landlord/Tenant Affairs | 240-777-3636 | Community Services | 240-314-8300 | Neighborhood Services | 240-314-8930 | Landlord/Tenant Affairs | 240-314-8219 | Human Rights Commission | 240-314-8108 |
| Related Web Sites: National Organization for Victim Assistance - http://www.try-nova.org/
Office for Victims of Crime - http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/
National Center for Victims of Crime - http://www.ncvc.org/
Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program - http://www.VASAP.org
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