Robert J. Dole United States Courthouse (D. Kan.): Cell Phone Policy (2026)
Short answer: The public may not bring cell phones, cameras, recording devices or other electronic devices (such as MP3 players); anyone arriving with one must return it to their car. Photo ID and security screening required; no photography or recording of proceedings. Checked
| Court | U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101 |
| Public phones | Banned for the general public |
| Rule for visitors | The public may not bring cell phones, cameras, recording devices or other electronic devices (such as MP3 players); anyone arriving with one must return it to their car. Photo ID and security screening required; no photography or recording of proceedings. |
| Lockers | No lockers mentioned; devices must be returned to your car. |
| Jurors | Juror reporting tips: do not bring cell phones, cameras, recording devices or other electronic devices. |
| Attorneys | Lawyers, including pro hac vice attorneys, may bring devices by presenting photo ID and a current bar registration 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 Kansas county courthouses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my phone into the Robert J. Dole United States Courthouse?
The public may not bring cell phones, cameras, recording devices or other electronic devices (such as MP3 players); anyone arriving with one must return it to their car. Photo ID and security screening required; no photography or recording of proceedings.
Are there phone lockers at the Robert J. Dole United States Courthouse?
No lockers mentioned; devices must be returned to your car.
Can jurors bring phones to the Robert J. Dole United States Courthouse?
Juror reporting tips: do not bring cell phones, cameras, recording devices or other electronic devices.
Can attorneys bring phones to the Robert J. Dole United States Courthouse?
Lawyers, including pro hac vice attorneys, may bring devices by presenting photo ID and a current bar registration 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.