Tom Stagg United States Court House (W.D. La.): Cell Phone Policy (2026)
Short answer: Visitors may not bring or use any electronic device, including cell phones, in any courthouse in the district without prior judicial approval. No photographs anywhere in the courthouse. Checked
| Court | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Fannin Street, Shreveport, LA 71101 |
| Public phones | Banned for the general public |
| Rule for visitors | Visitors may not bring or use any electronic device, including cell phones, in any courthouse in the district without prior judicial approval. No photographs anywhere in the courthouse. |
| Attorneys | Attorneys in good standing admitted to practice before the court (and their assisting staff) may bring devices on the day of their court business; devices must be off in the courtroom unless the judge permits. Witnesses may bring devices only if the calling attorney got the judge's permission. |
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 Louisiana county courthouses.
Other Federal Courthouses in Louisiana
- Hale Boggs Federal Building and United States Courthouse
- Russell B. Long Federal Building and United States Courthouse
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my phone into the Tom Stagg United States Court House?
Visitors may not bring or use any electronic device, including cell phones, in any courthouse in the district without prior judicial approval. No photographs anywhere in the courthouse.
Can attorneys bring phones to the Tom Stagg United States Court House?
Attorneys in good standing admitted to practice before the court (and their assisting staff) may bring devices on the day of their court business; devices must be off in the courtroom unless the judge permits. Witnesses may bring devices only if the calling attorney got the judge's permission.
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.