North Carolina Courthouse Cell Phone Policy, Lockers & Jury Duty Parking (2026)
Statewide Rule Summary: North Carolina County Courthouses vary by Senior Resident Superior Court Judge order: Wake (Raleigh) and Mecklenburg (Charlotte) allow silenced phones, while several counties ban phones inside traffic/criminal courtrooms or at the door. Updated 2026-11-04
Of the 12 county courthouses we track in North Carolina, 12 (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 12 county courthouses in North Carolina below or click any county for building-level parking garages, locker locations, and security wait times.
All 12 Tracked County Courthouses in North Carolina
| County & Courthouse | City | Cell Phone Policy | Phone Lockers | Jury Duty Parking | Security Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake County Wake County Courthouse (Raleigh) |
Raleigh | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Wake County Juror Parking Facility (Raleigh Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Mecklenburg County Mecklenburg County Courthouse (Charlotte) |
Charlotte | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Mecklenburg County Juror Parking Facility (Charlotte Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Guilford County Guilford County Courthouse (Greensboro) |
Greensboro | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Guilford County Juror Parking Facility (Greensboro Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Forsyth County Forsyth County Courthouse (Winston-Salem) |
Winston-Salem | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Forsyth County Juror Parking Facility (Winston-Salem Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Durham County Durham County Courthouse (Durham) |
Durham | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Durham County Juror Parking Facility (Durham Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Cumberland County Cumberland County Courthouse (Fayetteville) |
Fayetteville | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Cumberland County Juror Parking Facility (Fayetteville Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Buncombe County Buncombe County Courthouse (Asheville) |
Asheville | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Buncombe County Juror Parking Facility (Asheville Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| New Hanover County New Hanover County Courthouse (Wilmington) |
Wilmington | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated New Hanover County Juror Parking Facility (Wilmington Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Gaston County Gaston County Courthouse (Gastonia) |
Gastonia | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Gaston County Juror Parking Facility (Gastonia Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Cabarrus County Cabarrus County Courthouse (Concord) |
Concord | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Cabarrus County Juror Parking Facility (Concord Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Union County Union County Courthouse (Monroe) |
Monroe | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Union County Juror Parking Facility (Monroe Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Johnston County Johnston County Courthouse (Smithfield) |
Smithfield | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Johnston County Juror Parking Facility (Smithfield Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my cell phone to a courthouse in North Carolina?
It depends on the county administrative order: 12 of 12 tracked courthouses in North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
In 12 of 12 counties in North Carolina, 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.