Court Watch Releases New Study

Court Watch, an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that fights domestic violence has released a study called "Abusers with Guns: The Critical Role of Maryland’s Courts in Reducing Lethal Risks to Domestic Violence Victims".

The research indicated that judges told only 1 out of 126 convicted domestic violence offenders they were banned from possessing or purchasing guns even though studies support that when an abuser has access to a gun the chances of a victim being killed rises 500%.

Read the complete study (pdf).

Changes in Entrances to Circuit Court Building in Rockville Coming September 30

The Maryland Ave. entrance to the Montgomery County Circuit Court in downtown Rockville is scheduled to re-open September 30.

However, due to continuing construction on the Circuit Court Annex project, the Monroe St. entrance into the Court is scheduled to close at the same time for about six months or more.

All Sheriff’s sales and other legal auctions will move back to the Maryland Ave. entrance. Attorney, law enforcement, juror, employee and all other pedestrian access to the Circuit Court will be through the Maryland Ave. or Montgomery County Executive Office Building cafeteria entrances only.