Md. Code, Correctional Services § 11–1006

(a) A correctional officer who is denied a right granted by this subtitle may apply to the circuit court of the county where the correctional officer is regularly employed for an order that directs the internal investigation unit to show cause why the right should not be granted.

(b) The correctional officer may apply for the show cause order:

(1) either individually or through the correctional officer’s certified or recognized employee organization; and

(2) at any time prior to the beginning of a hearing by the hearing board.