Trials

Deputy Commissioner of Trials: Rosemarie Maldonado

The mission of the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Trials is to conduct fair and impartial de novo disciplinary trials, to issue well-reasoned reports and recommendations to the Police Commissioner that comport with all applicable laws, and to ensure the efficiency of the adjudicatory process in a manner that safeguards the due process rights of Department members. Matters heard in this forum range from minor administrative infractions to serious offenses. NYPD disciplinary trials are governed by Title 38, Chapter 15 of the Rules of the City of New York and §14-115 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York.

Pursuant to those provisions, disciplinary trials are open to the public. The Office of the Deputy Commissioner Trials will make every effort to provide accommodations to individuals with a disability. Advance requests can be made by e-mail at Dep_Trials_Comm@nypd.org or by telephone at 646-610-5155 or 646-610-5424. All NYPD Disciplinary Trials are held at One Police Plaza, 4th Floor, New York, NY.* Please allow ample time to get through security screening.

COVID-19 Update

DCT, in consultation with our medical experts and stakeholders, continues to monitor coronavirus transmission rates in New York State. In light of recent trends, trials will primarily take place in the trial rooms at One Police Plaza but may, at times, take place remotely via live video conferencing.

DCT staff will provide the parties with guidance regarding the technology and procedures for virtual hearings. When a trial is held remotely, the live video feed is streamed to a trial room to enable members of the public to observe. For in-person trials, the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Trials will follow the social distancing guidelines set forth by the CDC and NYS Department of Health when assessing the maximum capacity of each trial room. For safety purposes, room capacity will be limited. The following safeguards are also in place to protect the health of all participants:

• Each trial room has been equipped with Plexiglas partitions.
• The trial rooms are regularly sanitized and hand sanitizer is readily available for trial participants and members of the public.
• Wearing a mask while inside the trial room is mandatory and will be strictly enforced.
• Each trial room has been carefully marked to ensure proper physical distancing.
• Subject to availability, visitors will be assigned seats. Compliance with seat assignments is mandatory.
• Visitors will be asked to provide contact information in the event that contact tracing protocols are activated.
  
  Visitors entering a Department facility will also be required to:
  • Wear a mask or face covering in the halls, elevators and bathrooms.

We ask you please contact DCT at (646) 610-6469 if you test positive for Covid-19 within 14 days of your visit to the trial room. DCT will then notify the Medical Division to determine whether contact tracing is required

Thank you for your ongoing patience and cooperation during these challenging times.

Below is the monthly trial schedule:**

Disciplinary Trial Calendar

* The 4, 5 and 6 Brooklyn Bridge Station is the closest subway stop. The Visitor Center at One Police Plaza is accessible from Centre Street.

**Calendars are posted the beginning of every month. Cases may settle, be adjourned, or withdrawn after the calendar is posted. Please note that in those circumstances, the calendar may not be updated to reflect these changes in case status. Please call (646) 610-6469 if you have questions about the trial schedule.