U.S. Courthouse, Greensboro (headquarters) (M.D.N.C.): Cell Phone Policy (2026)
Short answer: Photographic, recording and transmitting devices are prohibited in all courthouses in the district. This includes cell phones with cameras, push-to-talk phones, laptops, recorders and cameras. Phones and cameras are allowed only for ceremonial events such as naturalization ceremonies. Checked
| Court | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Public phones | Banned for the general public |
| Rule for visitors | Photographic, recording and transmitting devices are prohibited in all courthouses in the district. This includes cell phones with cameras, push-to-talk phones, laptops, recorders and cameras. Phones and cameras are allowed only for ceremonial events such as naturalization ceremonies. |
| Attorneys | Attorneys licensed in the district may apply (Electronic Device Request and Acknowledgment Form) for an electronic device permission card and must show it every time they enter with a device. |
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 North Carolina county courthouses.
Other Federal Courthouses in North Carolina
- United States Courthouse (Terry Sanford Federal Building and Courthouse), Raleigh
- Charles R. Jonas Courthouse
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my phone into the U.S. Courthouse, Greensboro (headquarters)?
Photographic, recording and transmitting devices are prohibited in all courthouses in the district. This includes cell phones with cameras, push-to-talk phones, laptops, recorders and cameras. Phones and cameras are allowed only for ceremonial events such as naturalization ceremonies.
Can attorneys bring phones to the U.S. Courthouse, Greensboro (headquarters)?
Attorneys licensed in the district may apply (Electronic Device Request and Acknowledgment Form) for an electronic device permission card and must show it every time they enter with a device.
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.