Massachusetts Courthouse Cell Phone Policy, Lockers & Jury Duty Parking (2026)
Statewide Rule Summary: Massachusetts Trial Court updated its Trial Court Policy on Possession & Use of Cameras and Personal Electronic Devices to allow cell phones in almost all courthouses, though select high-security courts enforce courtroom pouches or check-in. Verified 2026-11-04
Of the 8 county courthouses we track in Massachusetts, 8 (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 8 county courthouses in Massachusetts below or click any county for building-level parking garages, locker locations, and security wait times.
All 8 Tracked County Courthouses in Massachusetts
| County & Courthouse | City | Cell Phone Policy | Phone Lockers | Jury Duty Parking | Security Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County Middlesex County Courthouse (Cambridge) |
Cambridge | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Middlesex County Juror Parking Facility (Cambridge Judicial Garage) |
~25m |
| Worcester County Worcester County Courthouse (Worcester) |
Worcester | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Worcester County Juror Parking Facility (Worcester Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Essex County Essex County Courthouse (Salem) |
Salem | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Essex County Juror Parking Facility (Salem Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Suffolk County Suffolk County Courthouse (Boston) |
Boston | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Suffolk County Juror Parking Facility (Boston Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Norfolk County Norfolk County Courthouse (Dedham) |
Dedham | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Norfolk County Juror Parking Facility (Dedham Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Bristol County Bristol County Courthouse (Taunton) |
Taunton | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Bristol County Juror Parking Facility (Taunton Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Plymouth County Plymouth County Courthouse (Brockton) |
Brockton | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Plymouth County Juror Parking Facility (Brockton Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Hampden County Hampden County Courthouse (Springfield) |
Springfield | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Hampden County Juror Parking Facility (Springfield Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my cell phone to a courthouse in Massachusetts?
It depends on the county administrative order: 8 of 8 tracked courthouses in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
In 8 of 8 counties in Massachusetts, 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.