Louisiana Courthouse Cell Phone Policy, Lockers & Jury Duty Parking (2026)
Statewide Rule Summary: 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. Updated 2026-11-04
Of the 6 county courthouses we track in Louisiana, 0 (0%) allow visitors to bring cell phones inside on silent mode, while 6 (100%) ban cell phones for the general public at the security checkpoint. Warning: 6 courthouses ban phones AND provide no storage lockers at the entrance. Filter all 6 county courthouses in Louisiana below or click any county for building-level parking garages, locker locations, and security wait times.
All 6 Tracked County Courthouses in Louisiana
| County & Courthouse | City | Cell Phone Policy | Phone Lockers | Jury Duty Parking | Security Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish East Baton Rouge Parish Courthouse (Baton Rouge) |
Baton Rouge | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated East Baton Rouge Parish Juror Parking Facility (Baton Rouge Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Jefferson Parish Jefferson Parish Courthouse (Gretna) |
Gretna | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Jefferson Parish Juror Parking Facility (Gretna Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Orleans Parish Orleans Parish Courthouse (New Orleans) |
New Orleans | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Orleans Parish Juror Parking Facility (New Orleans Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Caddo Parish Caddo Parish Courthouse (Shreveport) |
Shreveport | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Caddo Parish Juror Parking Facility (Shreveport Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| St. Tammany Parish St. Tammany Parish Courthouse (Covington) |
Covington | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated St. Tammany Parish Juror Parking Facility (Covington Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Lafayette Parish Lafayette Parish Courthouse (Lafayette) |
Lafayette | Phones Banned · NO Lockers | No lockers | Free Validated Lafayette Parish Juror Parking Facility (Lafayette Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my cell phone to a courthouse in Louisiana?
It depends on the county administrative order: 0 of 6 tracked courthouses in Louisiana allow silenced cell phones, while 6 prohibit cell phones for general visitors and traffic court defendants.
Which courthouses in Louisiana ban phones and have no lockers at the door?
East Baton Rouge Parish (Baton Rouge), Jefferson Parish (Gretna), Orleans Parish (New Orleans), Caddo Parish (Shreveport), St. Tammany Parish (Covington) and 1 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 Louisiana?
In 6 of 6 counties in Louisiana, 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.