Office of Special Trial Counsel

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 (UCMJ).

As of 6 October 2025, the Lead Special Trial Counsel, in his role as the Director of General Prosecution Services, assumed tasking and supervisory authorities over all Navy prosecutors and support staff assigned to assist commanders in the disposition of general crimes (“non-covered” offenses) under the UCMJ. These prosecutors now also work in OSTC General Crimes offices throughout the Fleet. For these cases, general crimes prosecutors work with the convening authority to assess and, if the convening authority chooses, prosecute at court-martial.

VISION

Covered Offenses

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.

General Crimes

Our General Crimes offices are responsible for the prosecution of non-covered offenses. These offices strive to provide timely, Fleet-focused prosecution services in support of good order and discipline. Commands can reach out to our general crimes prosecutors for review of all non-covered allegations of misconduct.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND MEDIA INQUIRIES

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.

How to Obtain Prosecution Services in All Other Cases

All Navy units and commands can reach out to general crimes prosecutors, using the contact information below under the general crimes tab, to request assistance reviewing allegations of misconduct for any non-covered cases (i.e., drug offenses, assaults, financial crimes, military-specific offenses, etc.).

Office Locations

Office of Special Trial Counsel Det. Norfolk
9260 Maryland Ave
Building A-50, Suite 201
Norfolk, VA 23511
OSTC_Norfolk@us.navy.mil
(202) 913-1341

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

Office of Special Trial Counsel Det. Mayport
1868 Baltimore Street
Jacksonville, FL 32228
OSTC_Mayport@us.navy.mil
(571) 340-0925

Office of Special Trial Counsel Det. Great Lakes
2540 Paul Jones Street, Building 2, Suite 300
Great Lakes, IL 60088
OSTC_GreatLakes@us.navy.mil
(847) 688-3805 ext.115

Office of Special Trial Counsel Det. Naval District Washington
Office:
Enterprise Hall, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling
OSTC_NavDistWash@us.navy.mil
(202) 617-0232
Mail:
1322 Patterson Ave, Suite 3000
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5066

Office of Special Trial Counsel Det. San Diego
3395 Sturtevant Street, Suite 10
San Diego, CA 92136
OSTC_SanDiego@us.navy.mil
(202) 913-0332

Office of Special Trial Counsel Det. Bremerton
365 S. Barclay St., Bldg 433, Suite 301
Bremerton, WA 98314
OSTC_Bremerton@us.navy.mil
(202) 699-1711

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

Office of Special Trial Counsel Det. Pearl Harbor
850 Willamette Street
Pearl Harbor, HI 92136
OSTC_PearlHarbor@us.navy.mil
(202) 699-1711

Office of Special Trial Counsel Det. Yokosuka
PSC 473 BOX 122
FPO AP 96349
OSTC_Yokosuka@us.navy.mil
COMM: 011-81-46-816-8359
DSN: 315-243-8359
After Hours: 090-1563-1098; 808-605-4936

Office of Special Trial Counsel HQ
Office:
Enterprise Hall, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling
(202) 617-0950
Mail:
1322 Patterson Ave, Suite 3000
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5066