On June 1, 2023, State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates announced the launch of a new citation initiative to address quality-of-life offenses in Baltimore. The aim is to change the culture of accountability and improve safety in the City. This citation initiative is only for the adult jurisdiction, and individuals must be 18 years or older to qualify; the Department of Juvenile Services will still handle juvenile offenses. In collaboration, Baltimore Police Department (BPD) began issuing citations for quality-of-life crimes on Monday, June 12, 2023.

2026 Citation Docket Arraignment Schedule May 2026 - July 2026

Hargrove Citations:

Citations and Transmittal Sheets should be returned to: Cynthia Mellette, District Court of Maryland, Division Chief, 700 East Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21225 (410-878-8306)

Hargrove Courtroom 1 @ 8:30 am

700 East Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Wabash Citations:

Citations and Transmittal Sheets should be returned to: Latasha Davis, District Court of Maryland, Division Chief, 5800 Wabash Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215 (410-878-8020)

Wabash Courtroom 1 @8:30 am

5800 Wabash Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21213

Citation Offenses and Maximum Penalties 

For questions or concerns about the Citation Docket, call 410-878-8575.