Maryland Courthouse Cell Phone Policy, Lockers & Jury Duty Parking (2026)
Statewide Rule Summary: Under Maryland Rule 16-208, cell phones are permitted in Maryland Circuit and District Courthouses unless a local administrative judge restricts a high-security facility (such as Baltimore City Mitchell Courthouse annexes), where phone rules and lockers apply. Verified 2026-11-04
Of the 10 county courthouses we track in Maryland, 10 (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 10 county courthouses in Maryland below or click any county for building-level parking garages, locker locations, and security wait times.
All 10 Tracked County Courthouses in Maryland
| County & Courthouse | City | Cell Phone Policy | Phone Lockers | Jury Duty Parking | Security Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Montgomery County Courthouse (Rockville) |
Rockville | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Montgomery County Juror Parking Facility (Rockville Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Prince Georges County Prince Georges County Courthouse (Upper Marlboro) |
Upper Marlboro | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Prince Georges County Juror Parking Facility (Upper Marlboro Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Baltimore County Baltimore County Courthouse (Towson) |
Towson | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Baltimore County Juror Parking Facility (Towson Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Anne Arundel County Anne Arundel County Courthouse (Annapolis) |
Annapolis | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Anne Arundel County Juror Parking Facility (Annapolis Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Baltimore City Baltimore City Courthouse (Baltimore) |
Baltimore | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Baltimore City Juror Parking Facility (Baltimore Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Howard County Howard County Courthouse (Ellicott City) |
Ellicott City | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Howard County Juror Parking Facility (Ellicott City Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Frederick County Frederick County Courthouse (Frederick) |
Frederick | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Frederick County Juror Parking Facility (Frederick Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Harford County Harford County Courthouse (Bel Air) |
Bel Air | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Harford County Juror Parking Facility (Bel Air Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Carroll County Carroll County Courthouse (Westminster) |
Westminster | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Carroll County Juror Parking Facility (Westminster Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Charles County Charles County Courthouse (La Plata) |
La Plata | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Charles County Juror Parking Facility (La Plata Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my cell phone to a courthouse in Maryland?
It depends on the county administrative order: 10 of 10 tracked courthouses in Maryland 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 Maryland?
In 10 of 10 counties in Maryland, 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.