Florida Courthouse Cell Phone Policy (2026)

Short answer: It depends on the county administrative order: 27 of 27 tracked courthouses in Florida allow silenced cell phones, while 0 prohibit cell phones for general visitors and traffic court defendants. Updated 2026-11-04

Of the 27 county courthouses we track in Florida, 27 (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. Florida Circuit and County Courthouses allow visitors and jurors to carry cell phones past security checkpoints on silent mode, with strict contempt penalties for unauthorized courtroom recording.

County CourthouseCityCell phone policyPhone LockersJuror Parking
Miami-Dade County
Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building (Criminal) & Dade County Courthouse (Civil)
“Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building (Criminal) & Dade County Courthouse (Civil) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Miami Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Broward County
Broward County Courthouse (Fort Lauderdale)
“Broward County Courthouse (Fort Lauderdale) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Fort Lauderdale Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County Courthouse (West Palm Beach)
“Palm Beach County Courthouse (West Palm Beach) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
West Palm Beach Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County Courthouse (Tampa)
“Hillsborough County Courthouse (Tampa) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Tampa Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Orange County
Orange County Courthouse (Orlando)
“Orange County Courthouse (Orlando) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Orlando Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Duval County
Duval County Courthouse (Jacksonville)
“Duval County Courthouse (Jacksonville) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Jacksonville Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Pinellas County
Pinellas County Courthouse (Clearwater)
“Pinellas County Courthouse (Clearwater) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Clearwater Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Lee County
Lee County Courthouse (Fort Myers)
“Lee County Courthouse (Fort Myers) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Fort Myers Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Polk County
Polk County Courthouse (Bartow)
“Polk County Courthouse (Bartow) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Bartow Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Brevard County
Brevard County Courthouse (Viera)
“Brevard County Courthouse (Viera) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Viera Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Pasco County
Pasco County Courthouse (Dade City)
“Pasco County Courthouse (Dade City) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Dade City Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Volusia County
Volusia County Courthouse (DeLand)
“Volusia County Courthouse (DeLand) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
DeLand Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Seminole County
Seminole County Courthouse (Sanford)
“Seminole County Courthouse (Sanford) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Sanford Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Sarasota County
Sarasota County Courthouse (Sarasota)
“Sarasota County Courthouse (Sarasota) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Sarasota Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Osceola County
Osceola County Courthouse (Kissimmee)
“Osceola County Courthouse (Kissimmee) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Kissimmee Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Manatee County
Manatee County Courthouse (Bradenton)
“Manatee County Courthouse (Bradenton) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Bradenton Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Collier County
Collier County Courthouse (Naples)
“Collier County Courthouse (Naples) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Naples Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Marion County
Marion County Courthouse (Ocala)
“Marion County Courthouse (Ocala) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Ocala Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Lake County
Lake County Courthouse (Tavares)
“Lake County Courthouse (Tavares) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Tavares Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
St. Lucie County
St. Lucie County Courthouse (Fort Pierce)
“St. Lucie County Courthouse (Fort Pierce) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Fort Pierce Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Escambia County
Escambia County Courthouse (Pensacola)
“Escambia County Courthouse (Pensacola) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Pensacola Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Leon County
Leon County Courthouse (Tallahassee)
“Leon County Courthouse (Tallahassee) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Tallahassee Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Alachua County
Alachua County Courthouse (Gainesville)
“Alachua County Courthouse (Gainesville) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Gainesville Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
St. Johns County
St. Johns County Courthouse (St. Augustine)
“St. Johns County Courthouse (St. Augustine) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
St. Augustine Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Clay County
Clay County Courthouse (Green Cove Springs)
“Clay County Courthouse (Green Cove Springs) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Green Cove Springs Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Okaloosa County
Okaloosa County Courthouse (Crestview)
“Okaloosa County Courthouse (Crestview) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Crestview Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Hernando County
Hernando County Courthouse (Brooksville)
“Hernando County Courthouse (Brooksville) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”
Brooksville 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 Florida?

It depends on the county administrative order: 27 of 27 tracked courthouses in Florida 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 Florida?

In 27 of 27 counties in Florida, 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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