Connecticut Courthouse Cell Phone Policy, Lockers & Jury Duty Parking (2026)
Statewide Rule Summary: Connecticut Judicial Branch Superior Courthouses allow cell phones with Judicial Marshal inspection; select high-security criminal G.A. courthouses restrict camera phones or provide marshal check-in. Verified 2026-11-04
Of the 3 county courthouses we track in Connecticut, 3 (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. Filter all 3 county courthouses in Connecticut below or click any county for building-level parking garages, locker locations, and security wait times.
All 3 Tracked County Courthouses in Connecticut
| County & Courthouse | City | Cell Phone Policy | Phone Lockers | Jury Duty Parking | Security Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County Fairfield County Courthouse (Bridgeport) |
Bridgeport | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Fairfield County Juror Parking Facility (Bridgeport Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Hartford County Hartford County Courthouse (Hartford) |
Hartford | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Hartford County Juror Parking Facility (Hartford Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| New Haven County New Haven County Courthouse (New Haven) |
New Haven | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated New Haven County Juror Parking Facility (New Haven Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my cell phone to a courthouse in Connecticut?
It depends on the county administrative order: 3 of 3 tracked courthouses in Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
In 3 of 3 counties in Connecticut, 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.