Michigan Courthouse Cell Phone Policy, Lockers & Jury Duty Parking (2026)
Statewide Rule Summary: 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. Verified 2026-11-04
Of the 14 county courthouses we track in Michigan, 14 (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 14 county courthouses in Michigan below or click any county for building-level parking garages, locker locations, and security wait times.
All 14 Tracked County Courthouses in Michigan
| County & Courthouse | City | Cell Phone Policy | Phone Lockers | Jury Duty Parking | Security Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County Wayne County Courthouse (Detroit) |
Detroit | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Wayne County Juror Parking Facility (Detroit Judicial Garage) |
~25m |
| Oakland County Oakland County Courthouse (Pontiac) |
Pontiac | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Oakland County Juror Parking Facility (Pontiac Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Macomb County Macomb County Courthouse (Mount Clemens) |
Mount Clemens | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Macomb County Juror Parking Facility (Mount Clemens Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Kent County Kent County Courthouse (Grand Rapids) |
Grand Rapids | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Kent County Juror Parking Facility (Grand Rapids Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Washtenaw County Washtenaw County Courthouse (Ann Arbor) |
Ann Arbor | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Washtenaw County Juror Parking Facility (Ann Arbor Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Genesee County Genesee County Courthouse (Flint) |
Flint | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Genesee County Juror Parking Facility (Flint Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Ottawa County Ottawa County Courthouse (Grand Haven) |
Grand Haven | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Ottawa County Juror Parking Facility (Grand Haven Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Ingham County Ingham County Courthouse (Mason) |
Mason | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Ingham County Juror Parking Facility (Mason Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo County Courthouse (Kalamazoo) |
Kalamazoo | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Kalamazoo County Juror Parking Facility (Kalamazoo Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Saginaw County Saginaw County Courthouse (Saginaw) |
Saginaw | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Saginaw County Juror Parking Facility (Saginaw Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Muskegon County Muskegon County Courthouse (Muskegon) |
Muskegon | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Muskegon County Juror Parking Facility (Muskegon Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| St. Clair County St. Clair County Courthouse (Port Huron) |
Port Huron | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated St. Clair County Juror Parking Facility (Port Huron Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Jackson County Jackson County Courthouse (Jackson) |
Jackson | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Jackson County Juror Parking Facility (Jackson Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Berrien County Berrien County Courthouse (St. Joseph) |
St. Joseph | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Berrien County Juror Parking Facility (St. Joseph Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my cell phone to a courthouse in Michigan?
It depends on the county administrative order: 14 of 14 tracked courthouses in Michigan 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 Michigan?
In 14 of 14 counties in Michigan, 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.