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 Charles
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.
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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. A Victim's Right
A victim may request that a District Court Commissioner file a criminal charging document against the alleged abuser; if the Commissioner declines to charge the alleged abuser, the victim may request that the State's Attorney file a criminal charging document against the alleged abuser; the victim may file in the District Court or a Circuit Court or, when neither the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court nor the Office of the District Court Clerk is open, may file a petition with a commissioner; and the victim may obtain a copy of the incident report.
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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
Fax 240-314-8929 | 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. |
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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 might be issued.
- A commissioner is in on duty at District Court located:
191 E. Jefferson Street
Rockville
301-563-8850
(24 hours, 7 days a week)
8552 2nd Avenue
Silver Spring
301-563-8500
(8 a.m. to 12 midnight, 7 days a week)
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 240-777-4673. 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: - 191 E. Jefferson Street (District Court Commissioner)
Rockville
301-563-8850
(24 hours, 7 days a week)
- 8552 2nd Avenue (District Court Commissioner)
Silver Spring
301-563-8550
(8 a.m. to 12 midnight, 7 days a week)
- 50 Maryland Avenue (Circuit Court)
Rockville 240-777-9415
(Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
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:
- 191 E. Jefferson Street (District Court Commissioner)
Rockville
301-563-8850
(24 hours, 7 days a week)
- 8552 2nd Avenue (District Court Commissioner)
Silver Spring
301-563-8550
(8 a.m. to 12 midnight, 7 days a week)
- 50 Maryland Avenue (Circuit Court)
Rockville 240-777-9415
(Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
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 the Constitution of Maryland, Declaration of Rights—Article 47, by contacting: State's Attorney's Office 240-777-7300
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Resource Numbers | County Resources | | 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 | | Family Justice Center | 240-773-0444
M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
24-hour crisis line 240-777-4000 | Victim Assistance & Sexual Assault Program | 240-777-1355
24-hour crisis line 240-777-4357 counseling and referral to victims of all non-mate related crimes County's compensation fund that reimburses for property, medical, wage losses, and funeral expenses for income eligible crime victims under the County's limit for each crime incident. 1301 Piccard Drive
Suite 4100
240-777-1355
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/vasap | Abused Persons Program | 240-777-4195 24-hour crisis line 301-315-4673 (HOPE) to assist victims of mate-related abuse
| | Shady Grove Adventist Hospital | 336-licensed bed acute care facility
9901 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
240-826-6000
www.shadygroveadventisthospital.com/SGAH/ | | Potomac Ridge/Operation Runaway aka Adventist Behavioral Health | 14901 Broschart Road
Rockville, MD 20850
301-251-4500
http://www.adventistbehavioralhealth.com/ABH/ | | MobileMed | MobileMed provides quality health care to the uninsured, low income, working poor and homeless in Montgomery County. 9309 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-493-2400
http://mobilemedicalcare.org/ | 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 | Sheriff's Office | 240-777-7000 | Adult Protective Services | 240-777-3000 | Child Welfare Services | 240-777-4417 | Potomac Ridge/Operation Runaway | 301-251-4500 | Family Crimes Division | 240-773-5400 | Department of Juvenile Services | 301-610-8500 | Office of Consumer & Landlord/Tenant Affairs | 240-777-3636
| | Nationwide Credit Bureaus | Experian, 1-888-397-3742, www.experian.com
Equifax Credit Bureau, 1-800-525-6285, www.equifax.com
TransUnion Credit Bureau, 1-800-680-7289, www.transunion.com
Federal Trade Commission, 1-877-ID-THEFT (438-4338), http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/ | | Maryland Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
The Maryland Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) uses offender court fees, restitution, and state and federal funds to compensate victims of crime for the physical and psychological losses associated with crime.
6776 Reisterstown Rd, Ste. 206
Baltimore, MD 21215, 410-585-3010
1-888-679-9347
(fax) 410-764-3815
http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/victimservs/vs_cicb.shtml | | City Resources | | Community Services | 240-314-8300 | Neighborhood Services | 240-314-8930 | Landlord/Tenant Affairs | 240-314-8219 | Human Rights Commission | 240-314-8108 |
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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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