Public Judicial Access (PJA)

Maryland Judiciary Shortcode 38729

The initial implementation of the Maryland Judicial Public text messaging system will only be available for cases originating in the District Court. For those subscribed, all case and related case hearing events will be sent via text to the number input during registration.

Terms and Conditions

By subscribing, you are agreeing to receive recurring court notifications for case and related case events.  

Frequency of messages may vary.  Message and Data Rates may apply

By participating you consent to receive automated text messages sent by an automatic dialing system

For help, text HELP to 38729.  To Cancel, text STOP to 38729.  For additional support, go to https://mdcourts.gov/pjahelp 

You may manage your account, change phone number or cancel subscription, here:  https://jportal.mdcourts.gov/pjanotification/manage

Supported US Carriers:  AT&T, T-Mobile®, Verizon, Sprint, U.S. Cellular, Boost Mobile, Cricket, Virgin Mobile, Iowa Wireless, Metro PCS, ACS Wireless, West Central Cellular, Ntelos, Bluegrass, Plateau Wireless, AWCC, Cincinnati Bell, Cellular South, Carolina West Wireless, Immix Wireless/Keystone Wireless, Golden State Cellular, Cellcom, ECIT, GCI/Alaska Digitel, Inland Cellular, Illinois Valley, Nex-Tech, Chat Mobility, NW Missouri Cellular, NE Cellular One of PA, Element Wireless, MTPCS, Thumb Cellular, Viaero Wireless.  Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

It is our policy to preserve the privacy of records pursuant to state and federal law and to protect confidential or privileged information. Such information will be disclosed publicly only as required by law, the Maryland Public Information Act, or as necessary or permissible to carry out official duties. Under State law, these policies do not apply to information gathered for certain specified purposes, such as the investigation of a possible violation of the law.