New York Courthouse Cell Phone Policy, Lockers & Jury Duty Parking (2026)
Statewide Rule Summary: New York Unified Court System (OCA) permits visitors and jurors to bring cell phones and laptops into Supreme, County, and Family Courthouses statewide, subject to Court Officer x-ray screening and strict courtroom silence. Updated 2026-11-04
Of the 22 county courthouses we track in New York, 22 (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 22 county courthouses in New York below or click any county for building-level parking garages, locker locations, and security wait times.
All 22 Tracked County Courthouses in New York
| County & Courthouse | City | Cell Phone Policy | Phone Lockers | Jury Duty Parking | Security Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings County Kings County Courthouse (Brooklyn) |
Brooklyn | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Kings County Juror Parking Facility (Brooklyn Judicial Garage) |
~25m |
| Queens County Queens County Courthouse (Jamaica) |
Jamaica | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Queens County Juror Parking Facility (Jamaica Judicial Garage) |
~25m |
| New York County New York County Supreme Courthouse (60 Centre St) & Manhattan Criminal Court (100 Centre St) |
Manhattan | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Paid ($45/day) | ~25m |
| Suffolk County Suffolk County Courthouse (Riverhead) |
Riverhead | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Suffolk County Juror Parking Facility (Riverhead Judicial Garage) |
~25m |
| Bronx County Bronx County Courthouse (Bronx) |
Bronx | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Bronx County Juror Parking Facility (Bronx Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Nassau County Nassau County Courthouse (Mineola) |
Mineola | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Nassau County Juror Parking Facility (Mineola Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Westchester County Westchester County Courthouse (White Plains) |
White Plains | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Westchester County Juror Parking Facility (White Plains Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Erie County Erie County Courthouse (Buffalo) |
Buffalo | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Erie County Juror Parking Facility (Buffalo Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Monroe County Monroe County Courthouse (Rochester) |
Rochester | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Monroe County Juror Parking Facility (Rochester Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Richmond County Richmond County Courthouse (Staten Island) |
Staten Island | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Richmond County Juror Parking Facility (Staten Island Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Onondaga County Onondaga County Courthouse (Syracuse) |
Syracuse | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Onondaga County Juror Parking Facility (Syracuse Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Rockland County Rockland County Courthouse (New City) |
New City | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Rockland County Juror Parking Facility (New City Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Albany County Albany County Courthouse (Albany) |
Albany | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Albany County Juror Parking Facility (Albany Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Dutchess County Dutchess County Courthouse (Poughkeepsie) |
Poughkeepsie | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Dutchess County Juror Parking Facility (Poughkeepsie Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Saratoga County Saratoga County Courthouse (Ballston Spa) |
Ballston Spa | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Saratoga County Juror Parking Facility (Ballston Spa Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Oneida County Oneida County Courthouse (Utica) |
Utica | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Oneida County Juror Parking Facility (Utica Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Niagara County Niagara County Courthouse (Lockport) |
Lockport | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Niagara County Juror Parking Facility (Lockport Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Broome County Broome County Courthouse (Binghamton) |
Binghamton | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Broome County Juror Parking Facility (Binghamton Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Orange County Orange County Courthouse (Goshen) |
Goshen | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Orange County Juror Parking Facility (Goshen Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Ulster County Ulster County Courthouse (Kingston) |
Kingston | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Ulster County Juror Parking Facility (Kingston Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Rensselaer County Rensselaer County Courthouse (Troy) |
Troy | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Rensselaer County Juror Parking Facility (Troy Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Schenectady County Schenectady County Courthouse (Schenectady) |
Schenectady | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Schenectady County Juror Parking Facility (Schenectady Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my cell phone to a courthouse in New York?
It depends on the county administrative order: 22 of 22 tracked courthouses in New York 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 New York?
In 22 of 22 counties in New York, 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.