United States Courthouse (East St. Louis) (S.D. Ill.): Cell Phone Policy (2026)
Short answer: No electronic devices, including cell phones, cameras, iPods, iPads and Kindles, may be brought into the courthouse. Checked
| Court | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Address | 750 Missouri Avenue, East Saint Louis, IL 62201 |
| Public phones | Banned for the general public |
| Rule for visitors | No electronic devices, including cell phones, cameras, iPods, iPads and Kindles, may be brought into the courthouse. |
| Jurors | Juror FAQ: cell phones, cameras, video devices and any other electronic devices are not allowed in the courthouse. |
| Attorneys | Attorneys may bring these devices, including laptops, if they display a bar identification card. |
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 (East St. Louis)?
No electronic devices, including cell phones, cameras, iPods, iPads and Kindles, may be brought into the courthouse.
Can jurors bring phones to the United States Courthouse (East St. Louis)?
Juror FAQ: cell phones, cameras, video devices and any other electronic devices are not allowed in the courthouse.
Can attorneys bring phones to the United States Courthouse (East St. Louis)?
Attorneys may bring these devices, including laptops, if they display a bar identification card.
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.