Orrin G. Hatch United States Courthouse (D. Utah): Cell Phone Policy (2026)
Short answer: Cameras and electronic devices, including cell phones, are generally not permitted in the courthouse. Visitors must store a phone in a lobby locker or leave it outside; if it doesn't fit in a locker, you cannot enter with it. No photographing, recording or broadcasting. Checked
| Court | U.S. District Court for the District of Utah |
|---|---|
| Address | 351 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 |
| Public phones | Restricted |
| Rule for visitors | Cameras and electronic devices, including cell phones, are generally not permitted in the courthouse. Visitors must store a phone in a lobby locker or leave it outside; if it doesn't fit in a locker, you cannot enter with it. No photographing, recording or broadcasting. |
| Lockers | A limited number of small storage lockers in the lobby for cell phones or small cameras. No other devices may be stored in the courthouse. |
| Jurors | The court's jury pages say jurors may bring cell phones (use may be restricted during jury selection and trial) and should identify themselves as jurors at security. |
| Attorneys | Attorneys conducting court-related business are exempt from the device prohibition. |
| Governing order | D. Utah Camera and Electronic Device Use Policy. Former local rules DUCivR 83-3 and DUCrimR 57-8 were eliminated by General Order 25-008 (effective Dec. 1, 2025). |
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 Utah county courthouses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my phone into the Orrin G. Hatch United States Courthouse?
Cameras and electronic devices, including cell phones, are generally not permitted in the courthouse. Visitors must store a phone in a lobby locker or leave it outside; if it doesn't fit in a locker, you cannot enter with it. No photographing, recording or broadcasting.
Are there phone lockers at the Orrin G. Hatch United States Courthouse?
A limited number of small storage lockers in the lobby for cell phones or small cameras. No other devices may be stored in the courthouse.
Can jurors bring phones to the Orrin G. Hatch United States Courthouse?
The court's jury pages say jurors may bring cell phones (use may be restricted during jury selection and trial) and should identify themselves as jurors at security.
Can attorneys bring phones to the Orrin G. Hatch United States Courthouse?
Attorneys conducting court-related business are exempt from the device prohibition.
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.