New York Courthouse Cell Phone Policy (2026)

Short answer: It depends on the county administrative order: 22 of 22 tracked courthouses in New York allow silenced cell phones, while 0 prohibit cell phones for general visitors and traffic court defendants. Updated 2026-11-04

Of the 22 county courthouses we track in New York, 22 (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. New York Unified Court System (OCA) permits visitors and jurors to bring cell phones and laptops into Supreme, County, and Family Courthouses statewide, subject to Court Officer x-ray screening and strict courtroom silence.

County CourthouseCityCell phone policyPhone LockersJuror Parking
Kings County
Kings County Courthouse (Brooklyn)
“Kings County Courthouse (Brooklyn) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Brooklyn Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Queens County
Queens County Courthouse (Jamaica)
“Queens County Courthouse (Jamaica) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Jamaica Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
New York County
New York County Supreme Courthouse (60 Centre St) & Manhattan Criminal Court (100 Centre St)
“New York County Supreme Courthouse (60 Centre St) & Manhattan Criminal Court (100 Centre St) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Manhattan Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers $45/day
Suffolk County
Suffolk County Courthouse (Riverhead)
“Suffolk County Courthouse (Riverhead) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Riverhead Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Bronx County
Bronx County Courthouse (Bronx)
“Bronx County Courthouse (Bronx) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Bronx Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Nassau County
Nassau County Courthouse (Mineola)
“Nassau County Courthouse (Mineola) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Mineola Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Westchester County
Westchester County Courthouse (White Plains)
“Westchester County Courthouse (White Plains) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
White Plains Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Erie County
Erie County Courthouse (Buffalo)
“Erie County Courthouse (Buffalo) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Buffalo Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Monroe County
Monroe County Courthouse (Rochester)
“Monroe County Courthouse (Rochester) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Rochester Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Richmond County
Richmond County Courthouse (Staten Island)
“Richmond County Courthouse (Staten Island) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Staten Island Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Onondaga County
Onondaga County Courthouse (Syracuse)
“Onondaga County Courthouse (Syracuse) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Syracuse Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Rockland County
Rockland County Courthouse (New City)
“Rockland County Courthouse (New City) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
New City Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Albany County
Albany County Courthouse (Albany)
“Albany County Courthouse (Albany) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Albany Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Dutchess County
Dutchess County Courthouse (Poughkeepsie)
“Dutchess County Courthouse (Poughkeepsie) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Poughkeepsie Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Saratoga County
Saratoga County Courthouse (Ballston Spa)
“Saratoga County Courthouse (Ballston Spa) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Ballston Spa Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Oneida County
Oneida County Courthouse (Utica)
“Oneida County Courthouse (Utica) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Utica Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Niagara County
Niagara County Courthouse (Lockport)
“Niagara County Courthouse (Lockport) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Lockport Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Broome County
Broome County Courthouse (Binghamton)
“Broome County Courthouse (Binghamton) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Binghamton Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Orange County
Orange County Courthouse (Goshen)
“Orange County Courthouse (Goshen) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Goshen Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Ulster County
Ulster County Courthouse (Kingston)
“Ulster County Courthouse (Kingston) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Kingston Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County Courthouse (Troy)
“Rensselaer County Courthouse (Troy) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Troy Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Schenectady County
Schenectady County Courthouse (Schenectady)
“Schenectady County Courthouse (Schenectady) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Schenectady 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 New York?

It depends on the county administrative order: 22 of 22 tracked courthouses in New York 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 New York?

In 22 of 22 counties in New York, 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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