HOW TO FILE CHARGES

1. Report the incident to the police
2. Obtain the report number from the Police Officer
3. See the District Court Commissioner to file 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 a day at the Rockville District Police Station located at 1451 Seven Locks Road, Rockville, MD.

If a commissioner does not charge the offender contact the State's Attorney's Office to request a review of the application for charges. 

A copy of your police report may be obtained at the Takoma Park Police Department. Reports are $5.00 each. Hours are: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Victims may call the Victim Assistant for reports at no charge (301) 891-7147.

INFORMATION ON CASE STATUS/SUSPECT'S/DEFENDANT'S COURT DATES 

V.I.N.E. (866) MD4-VINE

The Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office offers the Victim Identification and Notification Everyday (V.I.N.E.) system. A 24-hour automated telephone service to assist crime victims and witnesses regarding important custody and court information.

You must know at least one of these to use this system: defendant's name, inmate number, or case tracking number. For questions about the V.I.N.E. system contact the Victim Assistant at (301) 891-7147.

STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

Montgomery County State's Attorney (240) 777-7300
50 Courthouse Square, Rockville, MD 20852
Provides victim/witness notification,court accompaniment,assistance with Victim Impact statements,and court familiarization and other services to crime victims in the District and Circuit Courts.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office (240) 777-7000
50 Courthouse Square, Rockville, MD 20852

CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION

Maryland State Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (410) 585-3010;
Oversees applications for financial compensation due to injuries resulting from a crime Note -there are strict criteria a victim must meet to be eligible for compensation. Additionally there are strict guidelines, procedures and deadlines in filing a claim. The Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program (240) 777-1355, can help victims and survivors in filling out the claim.

CORRECTIONS

• Montgomery County Department of Parole and Probation - (301) 588-8240
• Maryland Department of Corrections
• Victim Services Maryland Division of Correction -  for information about victim notification and/or referral services
• Maryland Division of Parole and Probation (410) 585-3500 for assistance in locating the assigned parole or probation officer for offenders on supervision
• Maryland Parole Commission - (877) 379-8636 for information about parole releases
• Patuxent Institution - (410) 799-3400 for information about Patuxent Institution releases
• Crimes Against Children and Sexual Offender Registry Unit

(410) 764-4200 for information regarding sexual offender registry

TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT

For information, referral and advocacy in the aftermath of crime contact Takoma Park's Victim/Witness Coordinator at (301) 891-7147. Monday-Friday 8-3pm. You may leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

If you need immediate assistance call the Montgomery County Crisis Center at (240) 777-4000.

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