Maryland 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 2026-11-06

Morning security checkpoint wait times in Maryland range from 10 to 18 minutes during peak 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM docket call. The longest typical queue is at Montgomery County Courthouse (Rockville) (~18 mins). Under Maryland Rule 16-208, cell phones are permitted in Maryland Circuit and District Courthouses unless a local administrative judge restricts a high-security facility (such as Baltimore City Mitchell Courthouse annexes), where phone rules and lockers apply.

County Courthouse	City	Security line wait times	Phone Lockers	Juror Parking
Montgomery County Montgomery County Courthouse (Rockville)	Rockville	~18 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Prince Georges County Prince Georges County Courthouse (Upper Marlboro)	Upper Marlboro	~18 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Baltimore County Baltimore County Courthouse (Towson)	Towson	~18 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Anne Arundel County Anne Arundel County Courthouse (Annapolis)	Annapolis	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Baltimore City Baltimore City Courthouse (Baltimore)	Baltimore	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Howard County Howard County Courthouse (Ellicott City)	Ellicott City	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Frederick County Frederick County Courthouse (Frederick)	Frederick	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Harford County Harford County Courthouse (Bel Air)	Bel Air	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Carroll County Carroll County Courthouse (Westminster)	Westminster	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Charles County Charles County Courthouse (La Plata)	La Plata	~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 Maryland?

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.