Wisconsin Jury Duty Cell Phone & Laptop Rules (2026)
Short answer: Yes in 10 of 10 counties in Wisconsin. 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
10 of 10 courthouses in Wisconsin allow summoned jurors to bring cell phones into the Jury Assembly Room while waiting to be called, and 10 permit laptops or tablets with public Wi-Fi in the juror lounge. Wisconsin Circuit Courthouses (Milwaukee, Dane, Waukesha, Brown, Racine) allow visitors and jurors to bring silenced cell phones past security screening.
| County Courthouse | City | Juror phone & laptop rules | Phone Lockers | Juror Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County Milwaukee County Courthouse (Milwaukee) “Milwaukee County Courthouse (Milwaukee) Security Policy: "Cell phones are permitted inside the courthouse on silent mode; no photography or recording in courtrooms or hallways without judicial permission."” |
Milwaukee | Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Dane County Dane County Courthouse (Madison) “Dane County Courthouse (Madison) Security Policy: "Cell phones are permitted inside the courthouse on silent mode; no photography or recording in courtrooms or hallways without judicial permission."” |
Madison | Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Waukesha County Waukesha County Courthouse (Waukesha) “Waukesha County Courthouse (Waukesha) Security Policy: "Cell phones are permitted inside the courthouse on silent mode; no photography or recording in courtrooms or hallways without judicial permission."” |
Waukesha | Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Brown County Brown County Courthouse (Green Bay) “Brown County Courthouse (Green Bay) Security Policy: "Cell phones are permitted inside the courthouse on silent mode; no photography or recording in courtrooms or hallways without judicial permission."” |
Green Bay | Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Racine County Racine County Courthouse (Racine) “Racine County Courthouse (Racine) Security Policy: "Cell phones are permitted inside the courthouse on silent mode; no photography or recording in courtrooms or hallways without judicial permission."” |
Racine | Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Outagamie County Outagamie County Courthouse (Appleton) “Outagamie County Courthouse (Appleton) Security Policy: "Cell phones are permitted inside the courthouse on silent mode; no photography or recording in courtrooms or hallways without judicial permission."” |
Appleton | Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Winnebago County Winnebago County Courthouse (Oshkosh) “Winnebago County Courthouse (Oshkosh) Security Policy: "Cell phones are permitted inside the courthouse on silent mode; no photography or recording in courtrooms or hallways without judicial permission."” |
Oshkosh | Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Kenosha County Kenosha County Courthouse (Kenosha) “Kenosha County Courthouse (Kenosha) Security Policy: "Cell phones are permitted inside the courthouse on silent mode; no photography or recording in courtrooms or hallways without judicial permission."” |
Kenosha | Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Rock County Rock County Courthouse (Janesville) “Rock County Courthouse (Janesville) Security Policy: "Cell phones are permitted inside the courthouse on silent mode; no photography or recording in courtrooms or hallways without judicial permission."” |
Janesville | Jurors allowed phones & laptops in Jury Lounge | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Marathon County Marathon County Courthouse (Wausau) “Marathon County Courthouse (Wausau) Security Policy: "Cell phones are permitted inside the courthouse on silent mode; no photography or recording in courtrooms or hallways without judicial permission."” |
Wausau | 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 Wisconsin?
Yes in 10 of 10 counties in Wisconsin. 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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