Louisiana 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 Louisiana range from 10 to 10 minutes during peak 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM docket call. The longest typical queue is at East Baton Rouge Parish Courthouse (Baton Rouge) (~10 mins). Several major Louisiana Parish courthouses (including Orleans Criminal District Court, Jefferson Parish, and Caddo Parish) prohibit or strictly restrict public cell phones with no on-site lockers.

County Courthouse	City	Security line wait times	Phone Lockers	Juror Parking
East Baton Rouge Parish East Baton Rouge Parish Courthouse (Baton Rouge) “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).”	Baton Rouge	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Jefferson Parish Jefferson Parish Courthouse (Gretna) “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).”	Gretna	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Orleans Parish Orleans Parish Courthouse (New Orleans) “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).”	New Orleans	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Caddo Parish Caddo Parish Courthouse (Shreveport) “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).”	Shreveport	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
St. Tammany Parish St. Tammany Parish Courthouse (Covington) “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).”	Covington	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Lafayette Parish Lafayette Parish Courthouse (Lafayette) “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).”	Lafayette	~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 Louisiana?

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.