Michigan Jury Duty Cell Phone & Laptop Rules (2026)
Short answer: Yes in 14 of 14 counties in Michigan. 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
14 of 14 courthouses in Michigan allow summoned jurors to bring cell phones into the Jury Assembly Room while waiting to be called, and 14 permit laptops or tablets with public Wi-Fi in the juror lounge. Following the Michigan Supreme Court amendment to MCR 8.115 (effective May 2020), all Michigan county courthouses must allow the public and jurors to bring portable electronic devices into the courthouse, prohibiting only unauthorized photography/recording.
| County Courthouse | City | Juror phone & laptop rules | Phone Lockers | Juror Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County Wayne County Courthouse (Detroit) “Wayne County Courthouse (Detroit) MCR 8.115 Notice: "Under Michigan Supreme Court Rule 8.115, visitors and jurors are permitted to bring portable electronic devices (cell phones) into the courthouse. Devices must be silenced in courtrooms; photography and recording are prohibited."” |
Detroit | Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Oakland County Oakland County Courthouse (Pontiac) “Oakland County Courthouse (Pontiac) MCR 8.115 Notice: "Under Michigan Supreme Court Rule 8.115, visitors and jurors are permitted to bring portable electronic devices (cell phones) into the courthouse. Devices must be silenced in courtrooms; photography and recording are prohibited."” |
Pontiac | Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Macomb County Macomb County Courthouse (Mount Clemens) “Macomb County Courthouse (Mount Clemens) MCR 8.115 Notice: "Under Michigan Supreme Court Rule 8.115, visitors and jurors are permitted to bring portable electronic devices (cell phones) into the courthouse. Devices must be silenced in courtrooms; photography and recording are prohibited."” |
Mount Clemens | Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Kent County Kent County Courthouse (Grand Rapids) “Kent County Courthouse (Grand Rapids) MCR 8.115 Notice: "Under Michigan Supreme Court Rule 8.115, visitors and jurors are permitted to bring portable electronic devices (cell phones) into the courthouse. Devices must be silenced in courtrooms; photography and recording are prohibited."” |
Grand Rapids | Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Washtenaw County Washtenaw County Courthouse (Ann Arbor) “Washtenaw County Courthouse (Ann Arbor) MCR 8.115 Notice: "Under Michigan Supreme Court Rule 8.115, visitors and jurors are permitted to bring portable electronic devices (cell phones) into the courthouse. Devices must be silenced in courtrooms; photography and recording are prohibited."” |
Ann Arbor | Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Genesee County Genesee County Courthouse (Flint) “Genesee County Courthouse (Flint) MCR 8.115 Notice: "Under Michigan Supreme Court Rule 8.115, visitors and jurors are permitted to bring portable electronic devices (cell phones) into the courthouse. Devices must be silenced in courtrooms; photography and recording are prohibited."” |
Flint | Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Ottawa County Ottawa County Courthouse (Grand Haven) “Ottawa County Courthouse (Grand Haven) MCR 8.115 Notice: "Under Michigan Supreme Court Rule 8.115, visitors and jurors are permitted to bring portable electronic devices (cell phones) into the courthouse. Devices must be silenced in courtrooms; photography and recording are prohibited."” |
Grand Haven | Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Ingham County Ingham County Courthouse (Mason) “Ingham County Courthouse (Mason) MCR 8.115 Notice: "Under Michigan Supreme Court Rule 8.115, visitors and jurors are permitted to bring portable electronic devices (cell phones) into the courthouse. Devices must be silenced in courtrooms; photography and recording are prohibited."” |
Mason | Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo County Courthouse (Kalamazoo) “Kalamazoo County Courthouse (Kalamazoo) MCR 8.115 Notice: "Under Michigan Supreme Court Rule 8.115, visitors and jurors are permitted to bring portable electronic devices (cell phones) into the courthouse. Devices must be silenced in courtrooms; photography and recording are prohibited."” |
Kalamazoo | Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Saginaw County Saginaw County Courthouse (Saginaw) “Saginaw County Courthouse (Saginaw) MCR 8.115 Notice: "Under Michigan Supreme Court Rule 8.115, visitors and jurors are permitted to bring portable electronic devices (cell phones) into the courthouse. Devices must be silenced in courtrooms; photography and recording are prohibited."” |
Saginaw | Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Muskegon County Muskegon County Courthouse (Muskegon) “Muskegon County Courthouse (Muskegon) MCR 8.115 Notice: "Under Michigan Supreme Court Rule 8.115, visitors and jurors are permitted to bring portable electronic devices (cell phones) into the courthouse. Devices must be silenced in courtrooms; photography and recording are prohibited."” |
Muskegon | Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge | No lockers | Free Validated |
| St. Clair County St. Clair County Courthouse (Port Huron) “St. Clair County Courthouse (Port Huron) MCR 8.115 Notice: "Under Michigan Supreme Court Rule 8.115, visitors and jurors are permitted to bring portable electronic devices (cell phones) into the courthouse. Devices must be silenced in courtrooms; photography and recording are prohibited."” |
Port Huron | Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Jackson County Jackson County Courthouse (Jackson) “Jackson County Courthouse (Jackson) MCR 8.115 Notice: "Under Michigan Supreme Court Rule 8.115, visitors and jurors are permitted to bring portable electronic devices (cell phones) into the courthouse. Devices must be silenced in courtrooms; photography and recording are prohibited."” |
Jackson | Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Berrien County Berrien County Courthouse (St. Joseph) “Berrien County Courthouse (St. Joseph) MCR 8.115 Notice: "Under Michigan Supreme Court Rule 8.115, visitors and jurors are permitted to bring portable electronic devices (cell phones) into the courthouse. Devices must be silenced in courtrooms; photography and recording are prohibited."” |
St. Joseph | 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 Michigan?
Yes in 14 of 14 counties in Michigan. 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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