Maine Courthouse Cell Phone Policy (2026)

Short answer: It depends on the county administrative order: 1 of 1 tracked courthouses in Maine allow silenced cell phones, while 0 prohibit cell phones for general visitors and traffic court defendants. Updated 2026-11-06

Of the 1 county courthouse we track in Maine, 1 (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. Maine Judicial Branch courthouses allow visitors and jurors to bring silenced cell phones inside under Administrative Order JB-05-15.

County CourthouseCityCell phone policyPhone LockersJuror Parking
Cumberland County
Cumberland County Courthouse (Portland) 		Portland 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 Maine?

It depends on the county administrative order: 1 of 1 tracked courthouses in Maine 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 Maine?

In 1 of 1 counties in Maine, 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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