Federal Building (U.S. District Court), Oxford (N.D. Miss.): Cell Phone Policy (2026)
Short answer: No electronic devices are allowed in the courthouse without prior permission from the presiding judge (request by affidavit to chambers; last-minute requests may be denied). Visitors are told to leave cellphones and laptops in their vehicle. Wearable tech with internet/cellular/Bluetooth is also prohibited. No photos, recording or broadcasting anywhere in the building. Checked
| Court | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Address | 911 Jackson Ave. E, Oxford, MS 38655 |
| Public phones | Banned for the general public |
| Rule for visitors | No electronic devices are allowed in the courthouse without prior permission from the presiding judge (request by affidavit to chambers; last-minute requests may be denied). Visitors are told to leave cellphones and laptops in their vehicle. Wearable tech with internet/cellular/Bluetooth is also prohibited. No photos, recording or broadcasting anywhere in the building. |
| Lockers | No storage mentioned; visitors are told to leave devices in their vehicle. |
| Jurors | Cell phones, laptops and pagers are not permitted in the building; smart glasses/watches/bracelets with connectivity are also prohibited. |
| Governing order | N.D. Miss. Cell Phone Policy (rev. 04/06/2018); L.U.Civ.R. 83.4(a)-(b) |
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 Mississippi county courthouses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my phone into the Federal Building (U.S. District Court), Oxford?
No electronic devices are allowed in the courthouse without prior permission from the presiding judge (request by affidavit to chambers; last-minute requests may be denied). Visitors are told to leave cellphones and laptops in their vehicle. Wearable tech with internet/cellular/Bluetooth is also prohibited. No photos, recording or broadcasting anywhere in the building.
Are there phone lockers at the Federal Building (U.S. District Court), Oxford?
No storage mentioned; visitors are told to leave devices in their vehicle.
Can jurors bring phones to the Federal Building (U.S. District Court), Oxford?
Cell phones, laptops and pagers are not permitted in the building; smart glasses/watches/bracelets with connectivity are also prohibited.
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.