New Mexico Courthouse Cell Phone Policy, Lockers & Jury Duty Parking (2026)
Statewide Rule Summary: Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court and Second Judicial District Court in Albuquerque enforce strict cell phone check-in / restrictions at security, providing lobby storage or juror exemptions. Updated 2026-11-04
Of the 3 county courthouses we track in New Mexico, 0 (0%) allow visitors to bring cell phones inside on silent mode, while 3 (100%) ban cell phones for the general public at the security checkpoint. All phone-ban courthouses here provide lobby lockers. Filter all 3 county courthouses in New Mexico below or click any county for building-level parking garages, locker locations, and security wait times.
All 3 Tracked County Courthouses in New Mexico
| County & Courthouse | City | Cell Phone Policy | Phone Lockers | Jury Duty Parking | Security Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County Bernalillo County Courthouse (Albuquerque) |
Albuquerque | Phones Banned · Lockers (Free) | Yes (Free) | Free Validated Bernalillo County Juror Parking Facility (Albuquerque Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Dona Ana County Dona Ana County Courthouse (Las Cruces) |
Las Cruces | Phones Banned · Lockers (Free) | Yes (Free) | Free Validated Dona Ana County Juror Parking Facility (Las Cruces Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Santa Fe County Santa Fe County Courthouse (Santa Fe) |
Santa Fe | Phones Banned · Lockers (Free) | Yes (Free) | Free Validated Santa Fe County Juror Parking Facility (Santa Fe Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my cell phone to a courthouse in New Mexico?
It depends on the county administrative order: 0 of 3 tracked courthouses in New Mexico allow silenced cell phones, while 3 prohibit cell phones for general visitors and traffic court defendants.
Are summoned jurors allowed to bring cell phones in New Mexico?
In 3 of 3 counties in New Mexico, 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.