Gene Snyder United States Courthouse (W.D. Ky.): Cell Phone Policy (2026)
Short answer: At the Louisville courthouse, the public may bring phones and other portable devices through security, but not into courtrooms, witness rooms or jury rooms without the presiding judge's permission. No standalone cameras or recording devices and no interior photos/video. Checked
| Court | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202 |
| Public phones | Allowed for the public |
| Rule for visitors | At the Louisville courthouse, the public may bring phones and other portable devices through security, but not into courtrooms, witness rooms or jury rooms without the presiding judge's permission. No standalone cameras or recording devices and no interior photos/video. |
| Attorneys | Officers of the court engaged in court business may bring devices into courtrooms; devices must be silent during proceedings. |
| Governing order | General Order 25-10 (Aug. 22, 2025) |
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 Kentucky county courthouses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my phone into the Gene Snyder United States Courthouse?
At the Louisville courthouse, the public may bring phones and other portable devices through security, but not into courtrooms, witness rooms or jury rooms without the presiding judge's permission. No standalone cameras or recording devices and no interior photos/video.
Can attorneys bring phones to the Gene Snyder United States Courthouse?
Officers of the court engaged in court business may bring devices into courtrooms; devices must be silent during proceedings.
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.