District of Columbia Courthouse Phone Lockers & Storage (2026)
Short answer: Most courthouses in District of Columbia allow silenced cell phones inside the building, so external lockers are not required. Updated 2026-11-04
0 courthouses of 1 in District of Columbia provide cell phone storage lockers at the security entrance. Among the 0 courthouses that ban phones, 0 have no lockers at all—requiring visitors to leave devices in a parked vehicle. DC Superior Court (Moultrie Courthouse) permits cell phones and laptops for jurors and the public, subject to complete ban on photography or recording inside the building.
| County Courthouse | City | Phone lockers at entrance | Phone Lockers | Juror Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia District of Columbia Courthouse (Washington) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (District of Columbia Courthouse (Washington)): "Court security officers will not hold, store, or safeguard cell phones or electronic devices at the entrance checkpoint. Visitors arriving via rideshare must make off-site arrangements."” |
Washington | No lockers needed (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do courthouses in District of Columbia have lockers for cell phones?
Most courthouses in District of Columbia allow silenced cell phones inside the building, so external lockers are not required.
Will courthouse security guards hold my phone at the metal detector?
No. Sheriff deputies and court security officers across all 1 counties in District of Columbia are strictly prohibited from holding or safeguarding personal cell phones at the security checkpoint.
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.
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