United States Courthouse (Springfield) (C.D. Ill.): Cell Phone Policy (2026)
Official source · some details unconfirmed Phones: Banned for the general public
Short answer: Court security page tells visitors not to bring cell phones, electronic devices, pagers, etc. Everyone needs photo ID and must pass through a magnetometer. Checked
| Court | U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 E. Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62701 |
| Public phones | Banned for the general public |
| Rule for visitors | Court security page tells visitors not to bring cell phones, electronic devices, pagers, etc. Everyone needs photo ID and must pass through a magnetometer. |
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 Illinois county courthouses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my phone into the United States Courthouse (Springfield)?
Court security page tells visitors not to bring cell phones, electronic devices, pagers, etc. Everyone needs photo ID and must pass through a magnetometer.
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.