New Jersey 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 New Jersey range from 10 to 18 minutes during peak 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM docket call. The longest typical queue is at Bergen County Courthouse (Hackensack) (~18 mins). New Jersey Superior Court Vicinages allow visitors, litigants, and jurors to bring cell phones into the courthouse under NJ Supreme Court Directive, provided phones remain silent in courtrooms.

County Courthouse	City	Security line wait times	Phone Lockers	Juror Parking
Bergen County Bergen County Courthouse (Hackensack) “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).”	Hackensack	~18 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Middlesex County Middlesex County Courthouse (New Brunswick) “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).”	New Brunswick	~18 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Essex County Essex County Courthouse (Newark) “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).”	Newark	~18 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Hudson County Hudson County Courthouse (Jersey City) “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).”	Jersey City	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Monmouth County Monmouth County Courthouse (Freehold) “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).”	Freehold	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Ocean County Ocean County Courthouse (Toms River) “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).”	Toms River	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Union County Union County Courthouse (Elizabeth) “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).”	Elizabeth	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Morris County Morris County Courthouse (Morristown) “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).”	Morristown	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Passaic County Passaic County Courthouse (Paterson) “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).”	Paterson	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Burlington County Burlington County Courthouse (Mount Holly) “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).”	Mount Holly	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Camden County Camden County Courthouse (Camden) “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).”	Camden	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Mercer County Mercer County Courthouse (Trenton) “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).”	Trenton	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Somerset County Somerset County Courthouse (Somerville) “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).”	Somerville	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Gloucester County Gloucester County Courthouse (Woodbury) “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).”	Woodbury	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Atlantic County Atlantic County Courthouse (Mays Landing) “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).”	Mays Landing	~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 New Jersey?

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.