Montgomery County Circuit Court Service and Proof of Service Rules

An officer serving a warrant or process must take due care not to interrupt court operations and to preserve public safety.

ORDERED, that any law enforcement officer serving a warrant or process shall take due care to ensure that court operations are not interrupted and the safety of the public is preserved;

Warrants or process may not be served in nonpublic secured courthouse areas unless the Administrative Judge or designee, in consultation with the Sheriff or designee, permits access for service.

ORDERED, that no warrant or process shall be served in the secured areas of the courthouse that are not accessible to the public, unless it is determined by the Administrative Judge or their designee, in consultation with the Sheriff or their designee, that such access for service shall be permitted;

A warrant or process may not be served before the Court concludes its business with the subject unless the Administrative Judge or designee authorizes it.

ORDERED, that unless otherwise authorized by the Administrative Judge or their designce, no warrant or process shall be served prior to the conclusion of the Court's business with the subject ofthe warrant or process;

An officer intending to serve a warrant or other process on court premises must identify themselves upon entry, present credentials, and show the warrant or order to courthouse security.

ORDERED, that any law enforcement officer intending to serve a warrant or other process on court premises must identi1)1 themselves upon entry to the courthouse, present ===== PAGE 2 ===== their credentials, and show the warrant or order to courthouse security personnel;