Justice and Empowerment: Civil Legal Services for Victims of Domestic Violence

5.3.1. The contractor must provide civil legal services, including legal representation and legal advocacy for Protective Order and Family Law proceedings. Attorneys must be admitted to the Maryland State Bar Association and have the ability to practice law in the state of Maryland.
5.3.2. The contractor must provide the requested services at no cost to the referred individuals.
5.3.4. The contractor must have the ability to provide the requested services to non-English-speaking individuals.
5.3.5. The contractor must provide one or more of the following services to each individual referred by the Sheriff’s Office, Family Justice Center:
5.3.5.1. Legal representation for Protective Order hearings.
5.3.5.2. Legal representation for Family Law proceedings.
5.3.5.3. Legal advocacy, including assistance completing legal documents and preparation for hearings or trials.
5.3.5.4. Legal consultation or advice.
5.3.6. The contractor must coordinate services with other agencies that are providing services to the individual through the Family Justice Center when and if possible.
5.3.7. The contractor must submit a monthly invoice to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office within 10 days of the end of the billing period in a format approved by the Sheriff’s Office to include an invoice number, invoice date, invoice period, contract number, purchase order number and a line-item list of the expenses being reimbursed. Backup documentation of all requested expenses must also be attached to the invoice.
5.3.8. All referrals for services under this contract must originate from the Sheriff’s Office, Family Justice Center.
5.3.9. All staff having contact with referred individuals must submit to a criminal background check conducted by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.