Palo Alto Courthouse: Cell Phone Rules, Parking & What to Know (2026)

Confirmed on official source

Short answer: We found no building-specific rule for Palo Alto Courthouse, so the Santa Clara County county-wide rule applies: allowed on silent. Call ahead to confirm. Checked

Address270 Grant Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Cases heard herecriminal
Cell phonesAllowed on silent (county-wide rule; no building-specific rule found)
HoursMon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
County court sitewww.santa-clara.courts.ca.gov/ ↗

County-wide rules for jurors, dress code and security lines: Santa Clara County courthouse guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my phone into Palo Alto Courthouse?

We found no building-specific rule for Palo Alto Courthouse, so the Santa Clara County county-wide rule applies: allowed on silent. Call ahead to confirm.

Where is Palo Alto Courthouse?

Palo Alto Courthouse is at 270 Grant Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306.

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