Alsobrooks to Hold Community Meetings in Upper Marlboro

Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Angela D. Alsobrooks is inviting the community to attend her monthly Community in the Courthouse meetings, where local residents can get involved with the criminal justice system. 

Participants speak directly with prosecutors, judges and other members of the judicial system to learn how rulings, sentencing and disposition of criminal cases affects residents. 

 “It’s extremely important that our residents stay engaged and knowledgeable regarding cases affecting our community,” Alsobrooks said in a statement. “The presence of community members in the courthouse can have a tremendous impact.”

Following the hour-long monthly meeting, participants are invited to observe courtroom proceedings and sit in on actual criminal cases. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 28 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the courthouse in Upper Marlboro.

Future Community in the Courthouse meetings are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on:

·      Friday, October 28

·      Friday, November 18

·      Friday, December 9

·      Friday, January 27

Meetings are held in the Upper Marlboro Courthouse, room M-0421.  Generally, the meetings take place on the fourth Friday of each month, but that schedule may vary due to holidays or other events.  For more information, contact Michael Summers at 301-952-4844 or mgsummers@co.pg.md.us.