Pete V. Domenici U.S. Courthouse (D.N.M.): Cell Phone Policy (2026)
Short answer: Cameras and any other devices with integrated cameras are not allowed (visitors page), and local rule bars camera phones and recording equipment from courtrooms and court environs (entire floors with courtrooms, grand jury or judges' chambers). All phones must be silenced in courtrooms. Government-issued photo ID required for entry. Checked
| Court | U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Address | 333 Lomas Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 |
| Public phones | Restricted |
| Rule for visitors | Cameras and any other devices with integrated cameras are not allowed (visitors page), and local rule bars camera phones and recording equipment from courtrooms and court environs (entire floors with courtrooms, grand jury or judges' chambers). All phones must be silenced in courtrooms. Government-issued photo ID required for entry. |
| Jurors | Juror FAQ says cell phones and smartphones with cameras are allowed in the courthouse, but camera/recording features may not be used in the courtroom or environs. |
| Attorneys | Attorneys may carry camera phones provided camera and recording features are not used in the courtroom or environs; silent laptops allowed if not used to record or transmit. |
| Governing order | D.N.M.LR-Civ. 83.1; local criminal rule (adopted Oct. 19, 2023) |
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 New Mexico county courthouses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my phone into the Pete V. Domenici U.S. Courthouse?
Cameras and any other devices with integrated cameras are not allowed (visitors page), and local rule bars camera phones and recording equipment from courtrooms and court environs (entire floors with courtrooms, grand jury or judges' chambers). All phones must be silenced in courtrooms. Government-issued photo ID required for entry.
Can jurors bring phones to the Pete V. Domenici U.S. Courthouse?
Juror FAQ says cell phones and smartphones with cameras are allowed in the courthouse, but camera/recording features may not be used in the courtroom or environs.
Can attorneys bring phones to the Pete V. Domenici U.S. Courthouse?
Attorneys may carry camera phones provided camera and recording features are not used in the courtroom or environs; silent laptops allowed if not used to record or transmit.
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.