Ed Edmondson United States Courthouse (E.D. Okla.): Cell Phone Policy (2026)
Short answer: Possession and use of electronic devices (cell phones, smart watches, laptops, tablets, cameras, recorders, etc.) in the courthouse is restricted to attorneys and government officials. Cameras and/or phones may be allowed at certain ceremonial events such as naturalizations. All allowed devices are screened. Checked
| Court | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 North 5th Street, Muskogee, OK 74401 (Clerk's Office, Room 208) |
| Public phones | Banned for the general public |
| Rule for visitors | Possession and use of electronic devices (cell phones, smart watches, laptops, tablets, cameras, recorders, etc.) in the courthouse is restricted to attorneys and government officials. Cameras and/or phones may be allowed at certain ceremonial events such as naturalizations. All allowed devices are screened. |
| Jurors | Not addressed separately; the court's 'What to Bring/Not Bring' page lists cell phones and laptops as items not to bring. |
| Attorneys | Allowed on showing a bar card or other documentation of official business before the court. |
| Governing order | General Order 20-4; LCvR 39.3 / LCrR 53.1 (no phone use in courtroom) |
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 Oklahoma county courthouses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my phone into the Ed Edmondson United States Courthouse?
Possession and use of electronic devices (cell phones, smart watches, laptops, tablets, cameras, recorders, etc.) in the courthouse is restricted to attorneys and government officials. Cameras and/or phones may be allowed at certain ceremonial events such as naturalizations. All allowed devices are screened.
Can jurors bring phones to the Ed Edmondson United States Courthouse?
Not addressed separately; the court's 'What to Bring/Not Bring' page lists cell phones and laptops as items not to bring.
Can attorneys bring phones to the Ed Edmondson United States Courthouse?
Allowed on showing a bar card or other documentation of official business before the court.
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.