| State's Attorney of Baltimore | |
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| Type | District attorney |
| Precursor | Deputy Attorney of Baltimore |
| Inaugural holder | Charles J. M. Gwinn |
| Formation | 1851 |
The state's attorney of Baltimore is the chief prosecutor representing the state of Maryland in the independent city of Baltimore. The position was established in 1851, replacing the office of deputy attorney, which was appointed by the attorney general of Maryland.[1] The incumbent state's attorney is Ivan Bates, a position he has held since January 3, 2023.[2]
- ^ "State's Attorney". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ "Ivan J. Bates, State's Attorney, Baltimore, Maryland". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved August 4, 2024.