Missouri Courthouse Cell Phone Policy, Lockers & Jury Duty Parking (2026)
Statewide Rule Summary: Missouri Circuit Courts vary by circuit: St. Louis County (Clayton) and Jackson County (Kansas City) allow silenced phones, while St. Louis City (Carnahan Courthouse) and several suburban circuits enforce strict rules on camera phones. Verified 2026-11-04
Of the 5 county courthouses we track in Missouri, 5 (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 5 county courthouses in Missouri below or click any county for building-level parking garages, locker locations, and security wait times.
All 5 Tracked County Courthouses in Missouri
| County & Courthouse | City | Cell Phone Policy | Phone Lockers | Jury Duty Parking | Security Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County St. Louis County Courthouse (Clayton) |
Clayton | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated St. Louis County Juror Parking Facility (Clayton Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Jackson County Jackson County Courthouse (Kansas City) |
Kansas City | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Jackson County Juror Parking Facility (Kansas City Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| St. Charles County St. Charles County Courthouse (St. Charles) |
St. Charles | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated St. Charles County Juror Parking Facility (St. Charles Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| St. Louis City St. Louis City Courthouse (St. Louis) |
St. Louis | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated St. Louis City Juror Parking Facility (St. Louis Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Greene County Greene County Courthouse (Springfield) |
Springfield | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Greene 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 Missouri?
It depends on the county administrative order: 5 of 5 tracked courthouses in Missouri 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 Missouri?
In 5 of 5 counties in Missouri, 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.