Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
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The 2004 Code of Ordinances is available for purchase. Persons wishing to purchase the Code should contact American Legal Publishing by telephone at (800) 445-5588. The Code is also available by a link to American Legal Publishing’s website: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/frederickcounty/latest/overview. Bills, Resolutions and Ordinances can also be found on the County Council web page or by clicking on the link in the left margin.
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The State’s Attorney’s Office for Frederick County has the responsibility for prosecuting serious criminal and motor vehicle cases before the Circuit and District Courts for Frederick County. The State’s Attorney’s Office may be reached at (301) 600-1523.
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Unless your case involves the County as a party, we cannot provide information on pending court cases. For further information, you may contact the Circuit Court Clerk at (301) 600-1976 or the District Court Clerk at (301) 600-2000.
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Citizens needing legal advice on private issues should retain a private attorney. You can search for an attorney on the Frederick County Bar Association website: https://www.frederickbar.org/member-directory/, or visit https://www.courts.state.md.us/legalhelp/findinglegalhelp. for additional information.
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Please contact the Maryland Courts Self-Help Centers for free legal help with your civil matter at 410-260-1392 from 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Friday.
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While this Office, along with the Maryland Office of the Attorney General, provides representation for the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, any matters involving the Sheriff’s Office should be communicated directly to that Office at the general number: (301) 600-1046. You may also contact the Maryland State Police at (301) 600-4150 or the Frederick City Police Department at (301) 600-2100 (for police matters within the corporate limits of Frederick).
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The Police Accountability Board (PAB) receives complaints of police misconduct. For more information, please visit the PAB website: https://www.frederickcountymd.gov/8360/Police-Accountability-Board.
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The District Court Commissioners are judicial officers authorized to issue statements of charges and perform other judicial functions for the District Court of Maryland. The District Court Commissioner may be reached at (301) 600-2009.
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Homeowners with complaints about licensed contractors or with general questions about a home improvement contractor performing repair, replacement, or remodeling work may contact the Maryland Home Improvement Commission at (410) 230-6231 or (888) 218-5925.
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The Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Maryland Attorney General handles consumer complaints about services rendered or purchases of faulty items. The nearest office is located at 44 North Potomac Street, Suite 104, Hagerstown, Maryland, (301) 791-4780. The Frederick office can be reached every 2nd and 4th Thursday at (301) 600-1071 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Our office does not provide representation to the Board of Education. You may contact the Board of Education at (301) 644-5000.