THERE IS MORE TO JUSTICE THAN A GAVEL.
Prosecutors, public defenders, private counsel, clerks, bailiffs, probation staff and judges all give a courtroom scene meaning. Explore the careers without exposing restricted case procedures.
One justice community.
Maryland, Pennsylvania and federal court roleplay have different real-world foundations. MDPSRP adapts those systems for structured, fictional courtroom scenes.
State court track
City and state cases, prosecution and public defense, clerks and judicial careers.
Commonwealth court track
Local and statewide cases, defense work, court administration and judge roles.
Federal court track
Federal prosecution, defense, marshals coordination and specialized proceedings.
Managed within MDPSRP's Pennsylvania Court command organization; jurisdiction remains distinct.
Find your courtroom career.
These are potential roleplay careers, not a list of currently vacant positions. All applicants must satisfy applicable server requirements and receive authorization.
Judiciary roles
Chief / Administrative Judge, Trial Judge / Presiding Judge, Maryland District Court Commissioner, Pennsylvania Magisterial District Judge, Federal Magistrate Judge, Appellate Judge, Judicial Law Clerk, Judicial Assistant / Chambers Clerk.
Public Defender Office roles
Chief Public Defender, Assistant Public Defender, Federal Public Defender, Public Defense Investigator, Conflict Counsel / Appointed Attorney, Defense Paralegal / Case Manager.
Prosecution roles
Maryland State’s Attorney, Assistant State’s Attorney, Pennsylvania District Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, U.S. Attorney, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Prosecution Investigator.
Private Bar & Legal Aid roles
Private Defense Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney, Appellate Counsel, Legal Aid / Pro Bono Counsel, Law Office Paralegal, Attorney Trainee / Law Student.
Court Administration roles
Clerk of Court, Deputy Clerk / Docket Specialist, Pennsylvania Prothonotary / Civil Clerk, Court Scheduling Coordinator, Court Reporter / Transcription Officer, Court Interpreter, Court Records & Exhibits Custodian, Jury Services Coordinator.
Security & Court Services roles
Bailiff / Courtroom Security Officer, Courthouse Security Specialist, U.S. Marshals Court Security Liaison, Prisoner Transport / Court Custody Liaison, Probation Officer, Pretrial Services Officer.
Court Support & Specialty roles
Victim / Witness Services Coordinator, Process Server / Court Notice Officer, Court Mediation / ADR Officer, Guardian ad Litem / Child Advocate, Judicial Standards / Ethics Reviewer.