Washington County Sheriff's Office

Judicial Services
24 Summit Ave.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Information: 240-313-2530

Judicial Function     Courtroom Security
Courthouse Protection     Law Enforcement Duties

Captain Paul Boyer

Judicial Division Commander

Voice: 240-313-2530
fax 240-313-2531
Email: pboyer@washco-md.net

Judicial Function

The Sheriff's Office Judicial Division's primary function is to provide security for the Circuit Court House and Courtrooms during trials, and to serve various civil process coming from private attorneys, and the District and Circuit Courts.

Courtroom Security

There are five Circuit Court Judges who conduct trials involving criminal, civil, and juvenile matters. Two Deputies are assigned to each courtroom when they are in session. It is felt the mere presence of uniformed deputies provides a deterrent factor and has a tendency to maintain order during the trials.

Courthouse Protection and Security

There are metal detectors located at the two public entrances to the courthouse complex. These detectors are manned by civilian personnel of the Sheriff's Office during the time the courthouse is open.

Law Enforcement Services

Judicial Division Deputies are sworn law enforcement officers and fulfill other law enforcement duties in between their security and civil process duties.

Contact Information

Emergency Dial 911