Office of Special Trial Counsel

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MISSION

To provide expert, specialized, independent, and ethical representation of the United States, under the direct civilian control of the Secretary of the Navy, in the investigation and prosecution of covered and related offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

VISION

The Navy Office of Special Trial Counsel has the distinct privilege and significant responsibility of representing the United States in criminal proceedings involving Sailors and other service members in covered and related offense cases.  The OSTC will seek to achieve justice, and in doing so, provide an effective, efficient, respected, and trusted tool for maintaining good order and discipline in the Navy.  The OSTC will act with the utmost fairness, independence, and integrity in all endeavors. 

Read our Fleet Fact Sheet or view the Organizational Chart to learn about its structure and how it functions. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for more information.

For media inquiries related to OSTC, please contact the Navy JAG Corps Public Affairs Office. Media representatives also are encouraged to consult OSTC’s media kit.

How to Report a Covered Offense to the Navy Office of Special Trial Counsel

All Navy units and commands must promptly report covered offenses to the Office of Special Trial Counsel.

Office Locations

Office of Special Trial Counsel Norfolk
9260 Maryland Ave
Building A-50, Suite 201
Norfolk, VA 23511
TrialCounselDutyEmail@us.navy.mil
(757) 341-4510

Office of Special Trial Counsel Groton
84 Grayling Ave, Box 46
Groton, CT 06349
Groton_Intake@us.navy.mil
(860) 694-2272

Office of Special Trial Counsel Mayport
1868 Baltimore Street
Jacksonville, FL 32228
ProsecutionServices_Mayport_GreatLakesusnavymil@us.navy.mil
(904) 270-5914

Office of Special Trial Counsel Great Lakes
2540 Paul Jones Street, Building 2, Suite 300
Great Lakes, IL 60088
ProsecutionServices_Mayport_GreatLakesusnavymil@us.navy.mil
(847) 688-3805

Office of Special Trial Counsel Naval District Washington
1322 Patterson Ave, Suite 3000
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5066
ProsecutionServices_NDW_EURAFCENT@us.navy.mil
(202) 685-7182

Office of Special Trial Counsel San Diego
3395 Sturtevant Street, Suite 10
San Diego, CA 92136
OSTCWest_SD_Intake@us.navy.mil
(619) 556-9235

Office of Special Trial Counsel Bremerton
2255 Cole Ave, Building 985
Bremerton, WA 98314
ProsecutionServices_Bremerton@us.navy.mil
(360) 627-4301

Office of Special Trial Counsel Naples
PSC 817 BOX 26
FPO AP 09622
ProsecutionServices_NDW_EURAFCENT@us.navy.mil
COMM: +39-081-568-2846
DSN: (314) 626-2846

Office of Special Trial Counsel Pearl Harbor
850 Willamette Street
Pearl Harbor, HI 92136
ProsecutionServices_PearlHarbor@us.navy.mil
(808) 473-2809

Office of Special Trial Counsel Yokosuka
PSC 473 BOX 122
FPO AP 96349
ProsecutionServices_WESTPAC@us.navy.mil
COMM: 011-81-46-816-9392
DSN: (315) 243-9392

Office of Special Trial Counsel
1322 Patterson Ave, Suite 3000
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5066
(202) 685-5183