Include a statement of facts within your personal knowledge showing that there is probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed and that the defendant has committed it.
Trial: you must appear at the trial as a witness.
Appearance: unless you are excused by the State's Attorney, failure to appear on the date set by the court could result in your arrest for failure to obey a court order.
False statement: it is a crime to knowingly make a false statement in order to have charges brought or an official investigation started.
Minor victim: do not include any identifying information of a minor victim within this form.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form DC-CR-001 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 70 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 12 min |
| Edition | Rev 10/2026 |
| Issuing agency | District Court of Maryland |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 2, 2026 |
| Other names | DC-CR-001, DC CR 001, DC-CR-1, DC CR 1, Form DC-CR-001, Application for Statement of Charges, statement of charges |
| Official source | Form DC-CR-001 (Rev 10/2026), District Court of Maryland |
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