Wisconsin Courthouse Cell Phone Policy (2026)
Short answer: It depends on the county administrative order: 10 of 10 tracked courthouses in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, 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. Wisconsin Circuit Courthouses (Milwaukee, Dane, Waukesha, Brown, Racine) allow visitors and jurors to bring silenced cell phones past security screening.
| County Courthouse | City | Cell phone policy | Phone Lockers | Juror Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County Milwaukee County Courthouse (Milwaukee) “Milwaukee County Courthouse (Milwaukee) Security Policy: "Cell phones are permitted inside the courthouse on silent mode; no photography or recording in courtrooms or hallways without judicial permission."” |
Milwaukee | Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Dane County Dane County Courthouse (Madison) “Dane County Courthouse (Madison) Security Policy: "Cell phones are permitted inside the courthouse on silent mode; no photography or recording in courtrooms or hallways without judicial permission."” |
Madison | Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Waukesha County Waukesha County Courthouse (Waukesha) “Waukesha County Courthouse (Waukesha) Security Policy: "Cell phones are permitted inside the courthouse on silent mode; no photography or recording in courtrooms or hallways without judicial permission."” |
Waukesha | Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Brown County Brown County Courthouse (Green Bay) “Brown County Courthouse (Green Bay) Security Policy: "Cell phones are permitted inside the courthouse on silent mode; no photography or recording in courtrooms or hallways without judicial permission."” |
Green Bay | Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Racine County Racine County Courthouse (Racine) “Racine County Courthouse (Racine) Security Policy: "Cell phones are permitted inside the courthouse on silent mode; no photography or recording in courtrooms or hallways without judicial permission."” |
Racine | Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Outagamie County Outagamie County Courthouse (Appleton) “Outagamie County Courthouse (Appleton) Security Policy: "Cell phones are permitted inside the courthouse on silent mode; no photography or recording in courtrooms or hallways without judicial permission."” |
Appleton | Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Winnebago County Winnebago County Courthouse (Oshkosh) “Winnebago County Courthouse (Oshkosh) Security Policy: "Cell phones are permitted inside the courthouse on silent mode; no photography or recording in courtrooms or hallways without judicial permission."” |
Oshkosh | Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Kenosha County Kenosha County Courthouse (Kenosha) “Kenosha County Courthouse (Kenosha) Security Policy: "Cell phones are permitted inside the courthouse on silent mode; no photography or recording in courtrooms or hallways without judicial permission."” |
Kenosha | Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Rock County Rock County Courthouse (Janesville) “Rock County Courthouse (Janesville) Security Policy: "Cell phones are permitted inside the courthouse on silent mode; no photography or recording in courtrooms or hallways without judicial permission."” |
Janesville | Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Marathon County Marathon County Courthouse (Wausau) “Marathon County Courthouse (Wausau) Security Policy: "Cell phones are permitted inside the courthouse on silent mode; no photography or recording in courtrooms or hallways without judicial permission."” |
Wausau | 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 Wisconsin?
It depends on the county administrative order: 10 of 10 tracked courthouses in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
In 10 of 10 counties in Wisconsin, 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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