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Welcome to the official website of the State’s Attorney’s Office for Charles County, Maryland. Our priority is serving the citizens of Charles County by enforcing State criminal laws through criminal prosecution within the geographical borders of the County. We are committed to holding criminals accountable for their crimes, upholding victims’ rights, and keeping the community safe and informed.
The SAO Online Memorial was established to preserve the legacies and memories of Charles County victims of violent crime.
Loved ones are invited to create a page in their honor on memorial.ccsao.us. To visit, click here.
Latest News
State v. Janae Elizabeth Bishop, C-08-CR-22-000106 LA PLATA, MD—Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, March 7, 2024, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Donine Carrington Martin sentenced Janae Elizabeth Bishop, 32, of Waldorf, to 30 years in prison with all but 10 years suspended for two counts of Second-Degree Child Abuse. …
State v. Tyliek Anthony Spence, C-08-CR-21-000298 LA PLATA, MD— Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, March 7, 2024, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Donine Carrington Martin sentenced Tyliek Anthony Spence, 22, of Waldorf, to Life in prison with all but 8 years suspended for First-Degree Murder. Upon release, Spence will…
What’s Happening In Your Neighborhood
For information regarding reported incidents of crime in your neighborhood, click the picture above to be redirected to the Crime Reports website. Search by city, address, zip code, or neighborhood.
Child Support
The State’s Attorney’s Office no longer handles Child Support Enforcement. Please contact Department of Social Services at 301-392-6400 for these services.
Sex Offender Registry
To access information about registered sex offenders in Charles County, please click the picture above.
For MDEC e-filing, please use the below emails:
Circuit Court Cases: saocircuitcourt@charlescountymd.gov
District Court Cases: saodistrictcourt@charlescountymd.gov
Juvenile Cases: saojuvenilecourt@charlescountymd.gov