The State’s Attorney’s Office (SAO) serves the citizens of Charles County by enforcing State criminal laws through prosecution within the geographical borders of the county. Our commitment is to hold individuals accountable for their crimes, uphold victims’ rights, and keep the community safe and informed.
The SAO presents cases in the District and Circuit Court. After a crime has been committed, the SAO reviews the case and determines applicable charges. The SAO will then follow through with bail review, investigation, grand jury proceedings, trial, and sentencing. Once a crime has been charged, only the SAO can drop the charges.
The SAO is organized into the following specialized divisions: Administrative, District Court, Circuit Court, Juvenile Court, and Victim Witness Assistance.
Civil lawsuits involving the County are handled by the County Attorney’s Office.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the State’s Attorney’s Office is to protect the innocent and punish the guilty with the highest level of fairness and professionalism.