Alabama Courthouse Cell Phone Policy, Lockers & Jury Duty Parking (2026)
Statewide Rule Summary: Most Alabama county circuit courthouses prohibit public cell phones unless authorized by the presiding judge; summoned jurors are generally permitted phones inside the jury assembly room. Verified 2026-11-04
Of the 7 county courthouses we track in Alabama, 0 (0%) allow visitors to bring cell phones inside on silent mode, while 7 (100%) ban cell phones for the general public at the security checkpoint. Warning: 7 courthouses ban phones AND provide no storage lockers at the entrance. Filter all 7 county courthouses in Alabama below or click any county for building-level parking garages, locker locations, and security wait times.
All 7 Tracked County Courthouses in Alabama
| County & Courthouse | City | Cell Phone Policy | Phone Lockers | Jury Duty Parking | Security Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Jefferson County Courthouse (Birmingham) |
Birmingham | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Jefferson County Juror Parking Facility (Birmingham Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Mobile County Mobile County Courthouse (Mobile) |
Mobile | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Mobile County Juror Parking Facility (Mobile Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Madison County Madison County Courthouse (Huntsville) |
Huntsville | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Madison County Juror Parking Facility (Huntsville Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Baldwin County Baldwin County Courthouse (Bay Minette) |
Bay Minette | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Baldwin County Juror Parking Facility (Bay Minette Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Shelby County Shelby County Courthouse (Columbiana) |
Columbiana | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Shelby County Juror Parking Facility (Columbiana Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Montgomery County Montgomery County Courthouse (Montgomery) |
Montgomery | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Montgomery County Juror Parking Facility (Montgomery Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Tuscaloosa County Tuscaloosa County Courthouse (Tuscaloosa) |
Tuscaloosa | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Tuscaloosa County Juror Parking Facility (Tuscaloosa Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my cell phone to a courthouse in Alabama?
It depends on the county administrative order: 0 of 7 tracked courthouses in Alabama allow silenced cell phones, while 7 prohibit cell phones for general visitors and traffic court defendants.
Which courthouses in Alabama ban phones and have no lockers at the door?
Jefferson County (Birmingham), Mobile County (Mobile), Madison County (Huntsville), Baldwin County (Bay Minette), Shelby County (Columbiana) and 2 more prohibit public cell phones and have no entrance storage lockers. If you arrive by Uber or bus with a phone, bailiffs will turn you away.
Are summoned jurors allowed to bring cell phones in Alabama?
In 7 of 7 counties in Alabama, summoned jurors presenting an official Jury Summons are permitted to bring cell phones into the Jury Assembly Room even when general visitors are banned.
How is this courthouse policy data verified?
We verify every county against official Court Administrative Orders (.gov), Jury Commissioner instructions, and Sheriff Court Security directives. Last verified 2026-11-04.