Minnesota Courthouse Cell Phone Policy, Lockers & Jury Duty Parking (2026)
Statewide Rule Summary: Minnesota Judicial Branch District Courts allow visitors and jurors to carry silenced cell phones inside government centers and courthouses. Verified 2026-11-04
Of the 8 county courthouses we track in Minnesota, 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 Minnesota below or click any county for building-level parking garages, locker locations, and security wait times.
All 8 Tracked County Courthouses in Minnesota
| County & Courthouse | City | Cell Phone Policy | Phone Lockers | Jury Duty Parking | Security Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County Hennepin County Courthouse (Minneapolis) |
Minneapolis | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Hennepin County Juror Parking Facility (Minneapolis Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Ramsey County Ramsey County Courthouse (St. Paul) |
St. Paul | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Ramsey County Juror Parking Facility (St. Paul Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Dakota County Dakota County Courthouse (Hastings) |
Hastings | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Dakota County Juror Parking Facility (Hastings Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Anoka County Anoka County Courthouse (Anoka) |
Anoka | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Anoka County Juror Parking Facility (Anoka Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Washington County Washington County Courthouse (Stillwater) |
Stillwater | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Washington County Juror Parking Facility (Stillwater Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Stearns County Stearns County Courthouse (St. Cloud) |
St. Cloud | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Stearns County Juror Parking Facility (St. Cloud Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Olmsted County Olmsted County Courthouse (Rochester) |
Rochester | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Olmsted County Juror Parking Facility (Rochester Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| St. Louis County St. Louis County Courthouse (Duluth) |
Duluth | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated St. Louis County Juror Parking Facility (Duluth Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my cell phone to a courthouse in Minnesota?
It depends on the county administrative order: 8 of 8 tracked courthouses in Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
In 8 of 8 counties in Minnesota, 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.