Florida Courthouses That Ban Cell Phones (2026)

“Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building (Criminal) & Dade County Courthouse (Civil) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Broward County Courthouse (Fort Lauderdale) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Palm Beach County Courthouse (West Palm Beach) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Hillsborough County Courthouse (Tampa) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Orange County Courthouse (Orlando) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Duval County Courthouse (Jacksonville) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Pinellas County Courthouse (Clearwater) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Lee County Courthouse (Fort Myers) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Polk County Courthouse (Bartow) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Brevard County Courthouse (Viera) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Pasco County Courthouse (Dade City) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Volusia County Courthouse (DeLand) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Seminole County Courthouse (Sanford) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Sarasota County Courthouse (Sarasota) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Osceola County Courthouse (Kissimmee) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Manatee County Courthouse (Bradenton) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Collier County Courthouse (Naples) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Marion County Courthouse (Ocala) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Lake County Courthouse (Tavares) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“St. Lucie County Courthouse (Fort Pierce) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Escambia County Courthouse (Pensacola) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Leon County Courthouse (Tallahassee) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Alachua County Courthouse (Gainesville) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“St. Johns County Courthouse (St. Augustine) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Clay County Courthouse (Green Cove Springs) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Okaloosa County Courthouse (Crestview) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”

“Hernando County Courthouse (Brooksville) Administrative Order: "Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are permitted inside the courthouse. All devices must be switched to silent or vibrate before entering any courtroom."”