U.S. District Court, Savannah Division (S.D. Ga.): Cell Phone Policy (2026)
Short answer: Electronic devices (phones, smartphones, tablets, computers, recorders and paired devices such as smartwatches) are not allowed into court facilities except by court order or under direct escort of an employee of a federal agency located in the building. Photographing/recording is prohibited. Checked
| Court | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 Southern Oaks Ct., Savannah, GA 31405 (mailing: 124 Barnard Street, Savannah, GA 31401) |
| Public phones | Banned for the general public |
| Rule for visitors | Electronic devices (phones, smartphones, tablets, computers, recorders and paired devices such as smartwatches) are not allowed into court facilities except by court order or under direct escort of an employee of a federal agency located in the building. Photographing/recording is prohibited. |
| Attorneys | Attorneys admitted to practice in the court, authorized interpreters and court employees may bring devices; they must be silenced at all times, no audible calls in courtrooms or public areas, no emailing/texting during proceedings. Subject to USMS inspection. |
| Governing order | S.D. Ga. LR Gen. 1G |
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 Georgia county courthouses.
Other Federal Courthouses in Georgia
- William A. Bootle Federal Building and United States Courthouse
- Richard B. Russell Federal Building and United States Courthouse
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my phone into the U.S. District Court, Savannah Division?
Electronic devices (phones, smartphones, tablets, computers, recorders and paired devices such as smartwatches) are not allowed into court facilities except by court order or under direct escort of an employee of a federal agency located in the building. Photographing/recording is prohibited.
Can attorneys bring phones to the U.S. District Court, Savannah Division?
Attorneys admitted to practice in the court, authorized interpreters and court employees may bring devices; they must be silenced at all times, no audible calls in courtrooms or public areas, no emailing/texting during proceedings. Subject to USMS inspection.
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.