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Precinct 08 Domestic Violence

Are You Abused? | Be Prepared | Orders of Protection | Get Help

Officer Brenna Vaughn is the Domestic Violence Coordinator for Precinct 08 - Parkville. Officer Vaughn has extensive training and numerous resources to assist anyone who has questions about domestic violence issues. Please feel free to contact Officer Vaughn to find out how she can help you, or someone you love, with assistance or information about domestic violence. Officer Vaughn can be reached by e-mail at bvaughn@baltimorecountymd.gov or by telephone at 410-887-5446.

Are You Abused?

Does the person you love...

If you find yourself saying yes to any of these, it's time to get help.

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Be Prepared

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Orders of Protection

These are court orders that you can get without a lawyer, which can prevent the abuser from further contact with you.  The order can also get the abuser out of your home.

Who Can Get a Protective Order?

 How Do I Get a Protective Order? 

  1. Go to a District or Circuit Court during normal business hours and ask the Civil Clerk's Desk for a Petition for Protection.  (For after hours and weekends, you may obtain an Interim Protective Order at any Baltimore County District Court through the Court Commissioner.) There is no fee.
  2. You will complete the form and go in front of the Judge to explain why you feel threatened by the abuser.
  3. Be honest regarding recent and past incidents.  Bring any photos, medical or police reports with you.
  4. If the Judge feels there are reasonable grounds to believe abuse has occurred, the Temporary Order will take effect once it is served to the abuser by a law enforcement officer.
  5. A Final Protective Order hearing will be held 7 days later.
  6. You may want to bring a lawyer, as the abuser may be there with a lawyer.
  7. The Judge needs "clear and convincing" evidence.  The Judge may grant a Final Protective Order for up for 12 months, with a possible 6 month extension.

Call 911 immediately if your abuser violates the order.  It is important to keep copies of your Protective Order with you at all times. 

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 Get Help 

Baltimore County Court Locations

Catonsville District Court

900 Walker Avenue, 21228

410-512-2500

Towson District Court

120 E. Chesapeake Avenue, 21286

410-512-2300

Essex District Court

8914 Kelso Drive, 21237

410-512-2000

Circuit Court

401 Bosley Avenue, 21204

410-887-2601

Domestic Violence Resources

24 Hour Domestic Violence Hotline

410-828-6390

Family Crisis Center (Counseling and Shelter Agency - East County)

410-285-4357

Turn Around (Counseling and Shelter Agency - Central County)

410-377-8111

House of Ruth (Counseling and Shelter Agency - Baltimore City)

410-889-7884

Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office (Legal Assistance)

410-887-6610

Legal Aid Bureau (Legal Assistance)

410-845-8550

DSS Family Violence Unit (Advocacy and court accompaniment)

410-853-3030

Parole and Probation (Office of Victim Services/Victim Advocate)

410-288-6159

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Revised February 5, 2007


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