Colorado Courthouse Cell Phone Policy (2026)

Short answer: It depends on the county administrative order: 10 of 10 tracked courthouses in Colorado allow silenced cell phones, while 0 prohibit cell phones for general visitors and traffic court defendants. Updated 2026-11-04

Of the 10 county courthouses we track in Colorado, 10 (100%) allow visitors to bring cell phones inside on silent mode, while 0 (0%) ban cell phones for the general public at the security checkpoint. All phone-ban courthouses here provide lobby lockers. Colorado Judicial Branch district and county courts permit visitors and jurors to carry silenced cell phones through security, subject to strict courtroom confiscation if used without permission.

County CourthouseCityCell phone policyPhone LockersJuror Parking
El Paso County
El Paso County Courthouse (Colorado Springs)
“El Paso County Courthouse (Colorado Springs) Judicial Security Order: "Phones are allowed inside the justice center on silent mode. All phones must be turned off inside courtrooms unless needed to present digital exhibits."”
 Colorado Springs Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Denver County
Denver County Courthouse (Denver)
“Denver County Courthouse (Denver) Judicial Security Order: "Phones are allowed inside the justice center on silent mode. All phones must be turned off inside courtrooms unless needed to present digital exhibits."”
 Denver Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Arapahoe County
Arapahoe County Courthouse (Centennial)
“Arapahoe County Courthouse (Centennial) Judicial Security Order: "Phones are allowed inside the justice center on silent mode. All phones must be turned off inside courtrooms unless needed to present digital exhibits."”
 Centennial Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Jefferson County
Jefferson County Courthouse (Golden)
“Jefferson County Courthouse (Golden) Judicial Security Order: "Phones are allowed inside the justice center on silent mode. All phones must be turned off inside courtrooms unless needed to present digital exhibits."”
 Golden Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Adams County
Adams County Courthouse (Brighton)
“Adams County Courthouse (Brighton) Judicial Security Order: "Phones are allowed inside the justice center on silent mode. All phones must be turned off inside courtrooms unless needed to present digital exhibits."”
 Brighton Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Boulder County
Boulder County Courthouse (Boulder)
“Boulder County Courthouse (Boulder) Judicial Security Order: "Phones are allowed inside the justice center on silent mode. All phones must be turned off inside courtrooms unless needed to present digital exhibits."”
 Boulder Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Larimer County
Larimer County Courthouse (Fort Collins)
“Larimer County Courthouse (Fort Collins) Judicial Security Order: "Phones are allowed inside the justice center on silent mode. All phones must be turned off inside courtrooms unless needed to present digital exhibits."”
 Fort Collins Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Douglas County
Douglas County Courthouse (Castle Rock)
“Douglas County Courthouse (Castle Rock) Judicial Security Order: "Phones are allowed inside the justice center on silent mode. All phones must be turned off inside courtrooms unless needed to present digital exhibits."”
 Castle Rock Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Weld County
Weld County Courthouse (Greeley)
“Weld County Courthouse (Greeley) Judicial Security Order: "Phones are allowed inside the justice center on silent mode. All phones must be turned off inside courtrooms unless needed to present digital exhibits."”
 Greeley Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Pueblo County
Pueblo County Courthouse (Pueblo)
“Pueblo County Courthouse (Pueblo) Judicial Security Order: "Phones are allowed inside the justice center on silent mode. All phones must be turned off inside courtrooms unless needed to present digital exhibits."”
 Pueblo Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my cell phone to a courthouse in Colorado?

It depends on the county administrative order: 10 of 10 tracked courthouses in Colorado allow silenced cell phones, while 0 prohibit cell phones for general visitors and traffic court defendants.

Are summoned jurors allowed to bring cell phones in Colorado?

In 10 of 10 counties in Colorado, 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.

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