Does it Cost anything to do Community Service?
Please note that there is a fee for the Community Service Program. Payments may be deferred up to 30 days at intake with a signed payment agreement.
Transfer fee is $25.00
One day of Service $25.00
2-4 Days of Service $50.00
5 or more days of Service $100.00
Fees are waived only by the Sentencing Judge.
The Community Service Office does not accept cash.
Checks, money orders, Mastercard and Visa are accepted for payments. Please include your driver’s license number on all personal checks. Checks or money orders should be made payable to: Calvert County Treasurer
Mailing Address:
175 Main Street
Prince Frederick, MD 20675
What if I have to do Community Service?
If you are assigned in Calvert County District or Circuit Court please follow the instructions of the bailiff and the Clerk and report for assignment immediately following your hearing.
If you have been ordered to perform community service from another jurisdiction or court, please contact the office (410-535-1600, ext. 2355) to set up an appointment for intake.
What do I need to bring and what should I expect during the intake?
The actual intake and interview usually takes about 15 minutes. Please come prepared and bring with you a copy of your court order and any other pertinent information. In addition please have an idea of when you can best complete the work. For example, school schedules, work schedules, family commitments etc. Bring your documents with you and be prepared to commit certain dates and times to your obligation. Please note that this office makes every effort to have each client assigned with clear instructions at the intake interview.
What if I get sick or have an emergency?
Please note that each client is allowed one reschedule. Any additional rescheduling will require a doctor’s note.
Regarding doctor’s notes and certifications, please have them mailed to:
Community Service Division, 175 Main Street, Prince Frederick, Md. 20678.
Also these notes may be faxed to: 410-414-5986
Please be sure to note to the attention of Community Service.
Please call the worksite and report your absence as you would your employer. In addition you will be required to call the Community Service Office and report your absence. At that time if possible a reschedule will be made.
If you are scheduled on a weekend, holiday or evening, and an emergency arises, you may leave a voice mail message on the Community Service phone. Call 410-535-1600, as soon as you hear the recording, punch in the 2355 extension number and leave a voice mail message. This line will take calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The CSD will return the call next business day.
Transfers from other Jurisdictions
If you are transferring from another county to Calvert County’s program after you have set up an appointment (410-535-1600, ext. 2355) please bring copies of your court order, probation order, defendant trial summary, referrals, community service agreements. Also any pertinent information that may be required – for example: Name and address of agency to which hours must be reported, State’s Attorney’s Name and Address, Court or Judge’s Name and Address.
Please note that if your transferring jurisdiction has a deadline, this program will do our best to honor it but must have the work completed at least 10 business days prior to the deadline to provide in writing your completion. For example if you have to do 40 hours of work by May 1 and report to Wicomico County the work would have to be completed here by April 18 in order to meet that time requirement. Do not wait until the last minute to sign up and complete your work.
What if we want to be a worksite and use the workers?
If you are interesting in being a Community Service worksite Please contact this office for prior approval. The following information is required in order to provide a safe and effective program:
A copy of your agencies 501.C (non-profit status)
- Proof of Liability insurance
- A Written request for workers signed by an officer of the organization, including a day time telephone number (for verification purposes), a specific contact including mailing address for direct supervision of the hours.
- A specific listing of duties to be performed and appropriateness to age.
- Statement of safety procedures and provision of safety equipment as necessary.
Please note that the Community Service office upon approval will forward a work site assignment sheet to the worksite and it is the responsibility of the supervisor to document the hours, dates and duties of the Community Service worker.
Please return the completed form in a timely manner. If there are any problems with the worker -- insubordination, failure to appear, etc. -- please document and return to the Community Service Office as soon as possible. Any rescheduling is done through the Community Service Office and a doctor’s note is required after one absence.
Periodically this office updates all of our records to be assured of worksite standards and procedures so worksites will have to on a continuing basis provided updates as requested.
