Can You Bring an Umbrella to Court or Jury Duty? (2026)
Short answer: Usually allowed after x-ray. Each courthouse sets its own security rules, so check yours before you go.
At court (visitors, defendants, witnesses)
Umbrellas are usually allowed. Some high-security buildings refuse long umbrellas with metal tips.
At jury duty
Usually allowed in the assembly room.
Tips
- A small folding umbrella avoids problems.
104 of the 399 large county courthouses we track ban phones for the general public. Electronics rules follow the phone rule, so look up your courthouse: phone policy by county or the phone checker.
Other Items
- a Laptop
- a Smartwatch (Apple Watch)
- AirPods or Headphones
- Food and Snacks
- a Water Bottle
- a Book or Kindle
- a Phone Charger or Power Bank
- Medication
- a Vape or E-Cigarette
- a Pocket Knife
- Pepper Spray
- Your Children
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you bring an umbrella to court?
Usually allowed after x-ray. Umbrellas are usually allowed. Some high-security buildings refuse long umbrellas with metal tips.
Can you bring an umbrella to jury duty?
Usually allowed in the assembly room.