mandatory minimum sentences of at least 5 years
1,357
Since January 1, 2023, the BCSAO has secured 1357 mandatory minimum sentences of at least 5 years without parole.
Support If You've Been Affected by a Crime
If you've been affected by a crime—whether directly or as a witness—the Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City is here to support you at every step of the criminal justice process.
MISSION
Creating True Public Safety
The mission of the Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City is to create true public safety through partnerships with elected officials, law enforcement, and our residents. The BCSAO fulfills this goal through the successful prosecution of crimes in Baltimore.
A Message from the State's Attorney
Learn about our vision for justice and public safety in Baltimore.
Our Impact By the Numbers
Measuring our commitment to justice and community safety
Services to Victims and Witnesses
21,122
Between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025, the BCSAO provided 21,122 services to victims and witnesses of crime in Baltimore City
HIGHLIGHT
Juveniles and Young Adults Charged with Murder and Other Violent Offenses in Multi-Jurisdictional Takedown
June 25, 2026
Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates joined Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Police Commissioner Richard Worley to announce charges against five juvenile defendants and three adult defendants for charges including First-Degree Murder, Carjacking, Robbery with a Deadly Weapon, and more. The State’s Attorney’s Homicide Unit intends to pursue prosecutions in the adult court system for all eligible juvenile defendants. Individuals charged are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at trial.
Upcoming Events
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SEP
Truth In Justice
Hear directly from policymakers, learn what the proposed changes mean for our community, and share your questions, concerns, and perspective.
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OCT
Community Conversation
Community conversation at the market with State's Attorney Ivan Bates