United States Courthouse, Oklahoma City (W.D. Okla.): Cell Phone Policy (2026)
Short answer: No visitor may bring any electronic device, including cell phones, into the federal courthouses. Cameras and stand-alone recorders are also barred. Photo ID is required. Checked
| Court | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 NW 4th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 |
| Public phones | Banned for the general public |
| Rule for visitors | No visitor may bring any electronic device, including cell phones, into the federal courthouses. Cameras and stand-alone recorders are also barred. Photo ID is required. |
| Jurors | Jurors are told to leave cell phones, laptops and cameras at home, at the office or in their car. Empaneled jurors receive an electronic device card after selection. |
| Attorneys | Allowed with a current Electronic Access Card (request form available only at the Clerk's Office). Runners, legal assistants, consultants and experts can get a card if an attorney vouches for them. |
| Governing order | LCvR 39.3 / LCrR 53.2 |
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 United States Courthouse, Oklahoma City?
No visitor may bring any electronic device, including cell phones, into the federal courthouses. Cameras and stand-alone recorders are also barred. Photo ID is required.
Can jurors bring phones to the United States Courthouse, Oklahoma City?
Jurors are told to leave cell phones, laptops and cameras at home, at the office or in their car. Empaneled jurors receive an electronic device card after selection.
Can attorneys bring phones to the United States Courthouse, Oklahoma City?
Allowed with a current Electronic Access Card (request form available only at the Clerk's Office). Runners, legal assistants, consultants and experts can get a card if an attorney vouches for them.
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.