Indiana Courthouse Cell Phone Policy, Lockers & Jury Duty Parking (2026)
Statewide Rule Summary: Many Indiana county courthouses (including Lake, Allen, St. Joseph, and Vanderburgh) enforce strict cell phone bans at Sheriff security checkpoints with no public storage lockers, though Marion County (Indianapolis Community Justice Campus) allows silenced phones. Verified 2026-11-04
Of the 11 county courthouses we track in Indiana, 0 (0%) allow visitors to bring cell phones inside on silent mode, while 11 (100%) ban cell phones for the general public at the security checkpoint. Warning: 11 courthouses ban phones AND provide no storage lockers at the entrance. Filter all 11 county courthouses in Indiana below or click any county for building-level parking garages, locker locations, and security wait times.
All 11 Tracked County Courthouses in Indiana
| County & Courthouse | City | Cell Phone Policy | Phone Lockers | Jury Duty Parking | Security Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County Marion County Courthouse (Indianapolis) |
Indianapolis | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Marion County Juror Parking Facility (Indianapolis Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Lake County Lake County Courthouse (Crown Point) |
Crown Point | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Lake County Juror Parking Facility (Crown Point Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Allen County Allen County Courthouse (Fort Wayne) |
Fort Wayne | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Allen County Juror Parking Facility (Fort Wayne Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Hamilton County Hamilton County Courthouse (Noblesville) |
Noblesville | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Hamilton County Juror Parking Facility (Noblesville Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| St. Joseph County St. Joseph County Courthouse (South Bend) |
South Bend | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated St. Joseph County Juror Parking Facility (South Bend Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Vanderburgh County Vanderburgh County Courthouse (Evansville) |
Evansville | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Vanderburgh County Juror Parking Facility (Evansville Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Tippecanoe County Tippecanoe County Courthouse (Lafayette) |
Lafayette | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Tippecanoe County Juror Parking Facility (Lafayette Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Elkhart County Elkhart County Courthouse (Goshen) |
Goshen | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Elkhart County Juror Parking Facility (Goshen Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Hendricks County Hendricks County Courthouse (Danville) |
Danville | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Hendricks County Juror Parking Facility (Danville Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Porter County Porter County Courthouse (Valparaiso) |
Valparaiso | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Porter County Juror Parking Facility (Valparaiso Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Johnson County Johnson County Courthouse (Franklin) |
Franklin | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Johnson County Juror Parking Facility (Franklin Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my cell phone to a courthouse in Indiana?
It depends on the county administrative order: 0 of 11 tracked courthouses in Indiana allow silenced cell phones, while 11 prohibit cell phones for general visitors and traffic court defendants.
Which courthouses in Indiana ban phones and have no lockers at the door?
Marion County (Indianapolis), Lake County (Crown Point), Allen County (Fort Wayne), Hamilton County (Noblesville), St. Joseph County (South Bend) and 6 more prohibit public cell phones and have no entrance storage lockers. If you arrive by Uber or bus with a phone, bailiffs will turn you away.
Are summoned jurors allowed to bring cell phones in Indiana?
In 11 of 11 counties in Indiana, summoned jurors presenting an official Jury Summons are permitted to bring cell phones into the Jury Assembly Room even when general visitors are banned.
How is this courthouse policy data verified?
We verify every county against official Court Administrative Orders (.gov), Jury Commissioner instructions, and Sheriff Court Security directives. Last verified 2026-11-04.