James M. Hanley Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse (N.D.N.Y.): Cell Phone Policy (2026)
Short answer: Court's electronic devices page lists cell phones, camera phones, PDAs, laptops and iPads among prohibited devices under General Order 26 and displays a 'No Cell Phones' sign; no photography or broadcasting of proceedings. Checked
| Court | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 S. Clinton St., Syracuse, NY 13261 |
| Public phones | Banned for the general public |
| Rule for visitors | Court's electronic devices page lists cell phones, camera phones, PDAs, laptops and iPads among prohibited devices under General Order 26 and displays a 'No Cell Phones' sign; no photography or broadcasting of proceedings. |
| Jurors | Use of phones, laptops, tablets and e-readers is at the discretion of the presiding judge; jurors may be asked to leave devices at the security screening station; no photos or recording. |
| Governing order | N.D.N.Y. General Order 26 |
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 York county courthouses.
Other Federal Courthouses in New York
- United States Courthouse, Brooklyn (Theodore Roosevelt U.S. Courthouse name not confirmed)
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse
- Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse
- Hon. Charles L. Brieant Jr. Federal Building and Courthouse
- United States Courthouse, Buffalo (Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse name not confirmed)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my phone into the James M. Hanley Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse?
Court's electronic devices page lists cell phones, camera phones, PDAs, laptops and iPads among prohibited devices under General Order 26 and displays a 'No Cell Phones' sign; no photography or broadcasting of proceedings.
Can jurors bring phones to the James M. Hanley Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse?
Use of phones, laptops, tablets and e-readers is at the discretion of the presiding judge; jurors may be asked to leave devices at the security screening station; no photos or recording.
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.