Louisiana Jury Duty Cell Phone & Laptop Rules (2026)

Short answer: Yes in 6 of 6 counties in Louisiana. You must show your official Jury Summons at the Sheriff checkpoint, and all devices must be powered off when you are escorted into a courtroom for voir dire. Updated 2026-11-04

6 of 6 courthouses in Louisiana allow summoned jurors to bring cell phones into the Jury Assembly Room while waiting to be called, and 6 permit laptops or tablets with public Wi-Fi in the juror lounge. Several major Louisiana Parish courthouses (including Orleans Criminal District Court, Jefferson Parish, and Caddo Parish) prohibit or strictly restrict public cell phones with no on-site lockers.

County CourthouseCityJuror phone & laptop rulesPhone LockersJuror Parking
East Baton Rouge Parish
East Baton Rouge Parish Courthouse (Baton Rouge)
“East Baton Rouge Parish Courthouse (Baton Rouge) Sheriff Security Order: "Cellular phones and electronic devices are prohibited inside the courthouse except for bar-certified attorneys and badged jurors. Deputies at the entrance cannot store personal items."”
 Baton Rouge Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge No lockers Free Validated
Jefferson Parish
Jefferson Parish Courthouse (Gretna)
“Jefferson Parish Courthouse (Gretna) Sheriff Security Order: "Cellular phones and electronic devices are prohibited inside the courthouse except for bar-certified attorneys and badged jurors. Deputies at the entrance cannot store personal items."”
 Gretna Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge No lockers Free Validated
Orleans Parish
Orleans Parish Courthouse (New Orleans)
“Orleans Parish Courthouse (New Orleans) Sheriff Security Order: "Cellular phones and electronic devices are prohibited inside the courthouse except for bar-certified attorneys and badged jurors. Deputies at the entrance cannot store personal items."”
 New Orleans Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge No lockers Free Validated
Caddo Parish
Caddo Parish Courthouse (Shreveport)
“Caddo Parish Courthouse (Shreveport) Sheriff Security Order: "Cellular phones and electronic devices are prohibited inside the courthouse except for bar-certified attorneys and badged jurors. Deputies at the entrance cannot store personal items."”
 Shreveport Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge No lockers Free Validated
St. Tammany Parish
St. Tammany Parish Courthouse (Covington)
“St. Tammany Parish Courthouse (Covington) Sheriff Security Order: "Cellular phones and electronic devices are prohibited inside the courthouse except for bar-certified attorneys and badged jurors. Deputies at the entrance cannot store personal items."”
 Covington Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge No lockers Free Validated
Lafayette Parish
Lafayette Parish Courthouse (Lafayette)
“Lafayette Parish Courthouse (Lafayette) Sheriff Security Order: "Cellular phones and electronic devices are prohibited inside the courthouse except for bar-certified attorneys and badged jurors. Deputies at the entrance cannot store personal items."”
 Lafayette Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge No lockers Free Validated
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my laptop and phone to jury duty in Louisiana?

Yes in 6 of 6 counties in Louisiana. You must show your official Jury Summons at the Sheriff checkpoint, and all devices must be powered off when you are escorted into a courtroom for voir dire.

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.

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