Pennsylvania Courthouse Cell Phone Policy, Lockers & Jury Duty Parking (2026)
Statewide Rule Summary: Pennsylvania Courts of Common Pleas vary sharply by county: Philadelphia Stout Center and Dauphin/Lancaster/York enforce strict phone bans or mandatory Yondr pouches / lobby check-in for general visitors, while Allegheny (Pittsburgh) and Montgomery County allow silenced phones. Verified 2026-11-04
Of the 16 county courthouses we track in Pennsylvania, 0 (0%) allow visitors to bring cell phones inside on silent mode, while 16 (100%) ban cell phones for the general public at the security checkpoint. All phone-ban courthouses here provide lobby lockers. Filter all 16 county courthouses in Pennsylvania below or click any county for building-level parking garages, locker locations, and security wait times.
All 16 Tracked County Courthouses in Pennsylvania
| County & Courthouse | City | Cell Phone Policy | Phone Lockers | Jury Duty Parking | Security Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia County Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice & Philadelphia City Hall |
Philadelphia | Phones Banned · Lockers (Free) | Yes (Free) | Paid ($22/day) | ~25m |
| Allegheny County Allegheny County Courthouse (Pittsburgh) |
Pittsburgh | Phones Banned · Lockers (Free) | Yes (Free) | Free Validated Allegheny County Juror Parking Facility (Pittsburgh Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Montgomery County Montgomery County Courthouse (Norristown) |
Norristown | Phones Banned · Lockers (Free) | Yes (Free) | Free Validated Montgomery County Juror Parking Facility (Norristown Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Bucks County Bucks County Courthouse (Doylestown) |
Doylestown | Phones Banned · Lockers (Free) | Yes (Free) | Free Validated Bucks County Juror Parking Facility (Doylestown Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Delaware County Delaware County Courthouse (Media) |
Media | Phones Banned · Lockers (Free) | Yes (Free) | Free Validated Delaware County Juror Parking Facility (Media Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Chester County Chester County Courthouse (West Chester) |
West Chester | Phones Banned · Lockers (Free) | Yes (Free) | Free Validated Chester County Juror Parking Facility (West Chester Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Lancaster County Lancaster County Courthouse (Lancaster) |
Lancaster | Phones Banned · Lockers (Free) | Yes (Free) | Free Validated Lancaster County Juror Parking Facility (Lancaster Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| York County York County Courthouse (York) |
York | Phones Banned · Lockers (Free) | Yes (Free) | Free Validated York County Juror Parking Facility (York Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Berks County Berks County Courthouse (Reading) |
Reading | Phones Banned · Lockers (Free) | Yes (Free) | Free Validated Berks County Juror Parking Facility (Reading Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Lehigh County Lehigh County Courthouse (Allentown) |
Allentown | Phones Banned · Lockers (Free) | Yes (Free) | Free Validated Lehigh County Juror Parking Facility (Allentown Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Luzerne County Luzerne County Courthouse (Wilkes-Barre) |
Wilkes-Barre | Phones Banned · Lockers (Free) | Yes (Free) | Free Validated Luzerne County Juror Parking Facility (Wilkes-Barre Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Northampton County Northampton County Courthouse (Easton) |
Easton | Phones Banned · Lockers (Free) | Yes (Free) | Free Validated Northampton County Juror Parking Facility (Easton Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Westmoreland County Westmoreland County Courthouse (Greensburg) |
Greensburg | Phones Banned · Lockers (Free) | Yes (Free) | Free Validated Westmoreland County Juror Parking Facility (Greensburg Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Dauphin County Dauphin County Courthouse (Harrisburg) |
Harrisburg | Phones Banned · Lockers (Free) | Yes (Free) | Free Validated Dauphin County Juror Parking Facility (Harrisburg Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Cumberland County Cumberland County Courthouse (Carlisle) |
Carlisle | Phones Banned · Lockers (Free) | Yes (Free) | Free Validated Cumberland County Juror Parking Facility (Carlisle Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Erie County Erie County Courthouse (Erie) |
Erie | Phones Banned · Lockers (Free) | Yes (Free) | Free Validated Erie County Juror Parking Facility (Erie Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my cell phone to a courthouse in Pennsylvania?
It depends on the county administrative order: 0 of 16 tracked courthouses in Pennsylvania allow silenced cell phones, while 16 prohibit cell phones for general visitors and traffic court defendants.
Are summoned jurors allowed to bring cell phones in Pennsylvania?
In 16 of 16 counties in Pennsylvania, 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.