Administrative Trial Boards
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The Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) holds Administrative Trial Boards to review alleged policy violations by troopers.
Which law applies?
- Incidents before July 1, 2022 follow the Maryland Public Safety Code TItle 3-107
- Incidents on or after July 1, 2022 follow the Maryland Public Safety Code TItle 3-101
Trials are held only if the trooper requests one, as allowed by the law above.
Where are trials held?
- Incidents before July 1, 2022 take place at:
MDSP Headquarters
1201 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208 - Incidents on or after July 1, 2022 take place in the county where the incident occurred.
Trials are generally open to the public. However, by law the Superintendent may close a trial for good cause, for example, to protect a confidential informant, an undercover trooper, or a child witness.
Upcoming Trials
Check this page daily after 5 p.m. for any schedule changes. Trials may be postponed or cancelled if the matter is resolved before the hearing date.
Name | Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Sgt. Michael Benoit | 02/18/2026 | Anne Arundel County Community College Careers Building, Room 118, Mock Courtroom 101 College Parkway Arnold, MD 21012 | 9 a.m. |
S/Tpr. Shawn Matthews | 02/25/2026 | Anne Arundel County Community College Careers Building, Room 118, Mock Courtroom 101 College Parkway Arnold, MD 21012 | 9 a.m. |
S/Tpr Nickolas Jaskiewicz | 02/27/2026 | 107 Chesapeake Blvd, Suite 112 Elkton, MD 21921 | 9 a.m. |
TFC Matthew Hughes | 03/10/2026 | Cecil County Sheriff's Office 107 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 200 Elkton, MD 21921 | 9 a.m. |
Visitor Rules
Check in at the Executive Building (Building F) and present a valid ID.
Once checked in you are not permitted to do any of the following in the Trial:
- No weapons or contraband
- Turn off all electronics, including recording/audio/data devices
- No food or drink
- No interrupting the proceedings
- No entering or exiting unless it is during a recess
- Seating is first-come, first-served
If you don’t follow the rules, you will be escorted out of the building.
Questions?
If you have any questions or wish to attend the trial, please contact
Captain Joshua S. Barnes
Commander, Administrative Hearing Section
Phone: 410-653-6641
Email: [email protected]