Arkansas Courthouse Cell Phone Policy, Lockers & Jury Duty Parking (2026)
Statewide Rule Summary: Arkansas circuit courthouses vary by county sheriff directive; several major courthouses restrict general public phones while exempting jurors and officers of the court. Verified 2026-11-04
Of the 3 county courthouses we track in Arkansas, 0 (0%) allow visitors to bring cell phones inside on silent mode, while 3 (100%) ban cell phones for the general public at the security checkpoint. Warning: 3 courthouses ban phones AND provide no storage lockers at the entrance. Filter all 3 county courthouses in Arkansas below or click any county for building-level parking garages, locker locations, and security wait times.
All 3 Tracked County Courthouses in Arkansas
| County & Courthouse | City | Cell Phone Policy | Phone Lockers | Jury Duty Parking | Security Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County Pulaski County Courthouse (Little Rock) |
Little Rock | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Pulaski County Juror Parking Facility (Little Rock Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Benton County Benton County Courthouse (Bentonville) |
Bentonville | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Benton County Juror Parking Facility (Bentonville Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Washington County Washington County Courthouse (Fayetteville) |
Fayetteville | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Washington County Juror Parking Facility (Fayetteville Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my cell phone to a courthouse in Arkansas?
It depends on the county administrative order: 0 of 3 tracked courthouses in Arkansas allow silenced cell phones, while 3 prohibit cell phones for general visitors and traffic court defendants.
Which courthouses in Arkansas ban phones and have no lockers at the door?
Pulaski County (Little Rock), Benton County (Bentonville), Washington County (Fayetteville) 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 Arkansas?
In 3 of 3 counties in Arkansas, 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.