Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence
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Temporary Protective Order / Interim Order
- Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Go to District or Circuit Court, ask the Civil Clerk's Desk for Petition of Protection. Complete the form and present the information to the Judge. After business hours, weekends and holidays go to the Court Commissioner to get an Interim Order. The Commissioner will inform you of the date / location of your second hearing.
- Arbutus / Catonsville
900 Walker Avenue
410-512-2500 District Court - Essex/Rosedale
8914 Kelso Drive
410-512-2300 District Court - Towson
120 East Chesapeake Avenue
410-512-2000 District Court - Towson
401 Bosley Avenue
410-887-2601 Circuit Court
Remedies under this law can include:
- Order the abuser to stop the violence
- Remove the abuser from the home
- Give temporary child custody
- Order offender / victim to attend domestic violence counseling
Protection Order Advocacy and Representation Project (POARP)
Emergency walk-in legal clinic for victims of domestic violence is located in Circuit Court. Provides free Protective Order legal advice and representation.
- 410-887-3162
Filing Criminal Charges
Go to the Commissioner's Office (at the location above). If the Commissioner refuses to charge the abuser, call the State's Attorney office to have them review the case.
- 410-887-6610
To Request Court Accompaniment for Criminal Cases
A court advocate may accompany you to court for a domestic violence case and introduce you to the State's Attorney and assist you in navigating the court process.
- 410-853-3030
Baltimore County Department of Social Services / Family Violence Unit
- 410-853-3035
Baltimore County Police / Victim-Witness
- 410-887-5901
Revised November 30, 2005
