Iowa Courthouse Cell Phone Policy, Lockers & Jury Duty Parking (2026)
Statewide Rule Summary: Iowa District Courthouses generally allow cell phones in hallways and jury lounges, requiring them to be turned off inside courtrooms. Verified 2026-11-04
Of the 4 county courthouses we track in Iowa, 4 (100%) allow visitors to bring cell phones inside on silent mode, while 0 (0%) ban cell phones for the general public at the security checkpoint. All phone-ban courthouses here provide lobby lockers. Filter all 4 county courthouses in Iowa below or click any county for building-level parking garages, locker locations, and security wait times.
All 4 Tracked County Courthouses in Iowa
| County & Courthouse | City | Cell Phone Policy | Phone Lockers | Jury Duty Parking | Security Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County Polk County Courthouse (Des Moines) |
Des Moines | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Polk County Juror Parking Facility (Des Moines Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Linn County Linn County Courthouse (Cedar Rapids) |
Cedar Rapids | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Linn County Juror Parking Facility (Cedar Rapids Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Scott County Scott County Courthouse (Davenport) |
Davenport | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Scott County Juror Parking Facility (Davenport Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Johnson County Johnson County Courthouse (Iowa City) |
Iowa City | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Johnson County Juror Parking Facility (Iowa City Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my cell phone to a courthouse in Iowa?
It depends on the county administrative order: 4 of 4 tracked courthouses in Iowa allow silenced cell phones, while 0 prohibit cell phones for general visitors and traffic court defendants.
Are summoned jurors allowed to bring cell phones in Iowa?
In 4 of 4 counties in Iowa, 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.