Arizona Courthouse Security Line Wait Times & Hours (2026)

Short answer: Arrive at least 20 to 35 minutes before your scheduled courtroom call. Monday and Tuesday mornings have the longest magnetometer lines due to new jury panels checking in simultaneously. Updated 2026-11-04

Morning security checkpoint wait times in Arizona range from 10 to 25 minutes during peak 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM docket call. The longest typical queue is at Maricopa County Downtown Phoenix Justice Center (South Court Tower / Central Court Building) (~25 mins). Arizona Superior Court facilities allow visitors and jurors to bring cell phones inside on silent mode under Supreme Court Rule 122, with strict prohibitions on unauthorized recording.

County Courthouse	City	Security line wait times	Phone Lockers	Juror Parking
Maricopa County Maricopa County Downtown Phoenix Justice Center (South Court Tower / Central Court Building) “Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (25 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”	Phoenix	~25 mins peak (arrive 35 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Pima County Pima County Courthouse (Tucson) “Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (18 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”	Tucson	~18 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Pinal County Pinal County Courthouse (Florence) “Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”	Florence	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Yavapai County Yavapai County Courthouse (Prescott) “Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”	Prescott	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Mohave County Mohave County Courthouse (Kingman) “Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”	Kingman	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Yuma County Yuma County Courthouse (Yuma) “Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”	Yuma	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated

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Frequently Asked Questions

How early should I arrive for an 8:30 AM or 9:00 AM court date in Arizona?

Arrive at least 20 to 35 minutes before your scheduled courtroom call. Monday and Tuesday mornings have the longest magnetometer lines due to new jury panels checking in simultaneously.

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.