United States Courthouse (Tallahassee) (N.D. Fla.): Cell Phone Policy (2026)
Short answer: Devices capable of remote communication (cell phones, laptops, tablets) or of photographing/recording must not be brought into a U.S. Courthouse in the district except as authorized by Local Rule 77.2. Photo ID and security screening required. Checked
| Court | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 N. Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301 |
| Public phones | Banned for the general public |
| Rule for visitors | Devices capable of remote communication (cell phones, laptops, tablets) or of photographing/recording must not be brought into a U.S. Courthouse in the district except as authorized by Local Rule 77.2. Photo ID and security screening required. |
| Lockers | Tallahassee jury brochure: free lockers are provided when entering the building. Local Rule 77.2(H) says the U.S. Marshals Service may agree to store a device that cannot be brought in. |
| Jurors | Jurors may not bring cell phones, laptops, tablets, e-readers, cameras or other electronic devices past security; free lockers provided (Tallahassee). |
| Attorneys | Attorneys of record and their staffs may bring devices into the courthouse and courtroom; in court, devices must be off or silent, used only for the proceeding, and hand-held devices kept out of sight while court is in session. |
| Governing order | N.D. Fla. Local Rule 77.2 |
Federal and county courthouses set separate rules. If your case is in state or county court (traffic, family, most criminal cases, state jury duty), see Florida county courthouses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my phone into the United States Courthouse (Tallahassee)?
Devices capable of remote communication (cell phones, laptops, tablets) or of photographing/recording must not be brought into a U.S. Courthouse in the district except as authorized by Local Rule 77.2. Photo ID and security screening required.
Are there phone lockers at the United States Courthouse (Tallahassee)?
Tallahassee jury brochure: free lockers are provided when entering the building. Local Rule 77.2(H) says the U.S. Marshals Service may agree to store a device that cannot be brought in.
Can jurors bring phones to the United States Courthouse (Tallahassee)?
Jurors may not bring cell phones, laptops, tablets, e-readers, cameras or other electronic devices past security; free lockers provided (Tallahassee).
Can attorneys bring phones to the United States Courthouse (Tallahassee)?
Attorneys of record and their staffs may bring devices into the courthouse and courtroom; in court, devices must be off or silent, used only for the proceeding, and hand-held devices kept out of sight while court is in session.
Can I bring a gun or knife into a federal courthouse?
No. Federal law (18 U.S.C. § 930) prohibits firearms and dangerous weapons in federal court facilities, with narrow exceptions such as on-duty law enforcement.