New York 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 York range from 10 to 25 minutes during peak 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM docket call. The longest typical queue is at Kings County Courthouse (Brooklyn) (~25 mins). New York Unified Court System (OCA) permits visitors and jurors to bring cell phones and laptops into Supreme, County, and Family Courthouses statewide, subject to Court Officer x-ray screening and strict courtroom silence.

County Courthouse	City	Security line wait times	Phone Lockers	Juror Parking
Kings County Kings County Courthouse (Brooklyn) “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).”	Brooklyn	~25 mins peak (arrive 35 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Queens County Queens County Courthouse (Jamaica) “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).”	Jamaica	~25 mins peak (arrive 35 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
New York County New York County Supreme Courthouse (60 Centre St) & Manhattan Criminal Court (100 Centre St) “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).”	Manhattan	~25 mins peak (arrive 35 mins early)	No lockers	$45/day
Suffolk County Suffolk County Courthouse (Riverhead) “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).”	Riverhead	~25 mins peak (arrive 35 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Bronx County Bronx County Courthouse (Bronx) “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).”	Bronx	~18 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Nassau County Nassau County Courthouse (Mineola) “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).”	Mineola	~18 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Westchester County Westchester County Courthouse (White Plains) “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).”	White Plains	~18 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Erie County Erie County Courthouse (Buffalo) “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).”	Buffalo	~18 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Monroe County Monroe County Courthouse (Rochester) “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).”	Rochester	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Richmond County Richmond County Courthouse (Staten Island) “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).”	Staten Island	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Onondaga County Onondaga County Courthouse (Syracuse) “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).”	Syracuse	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Rockland County Rockland County Courthouse (New 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).”	New City	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Albany County Albany County Courthouse (Albany) “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).”	Albany	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Dutchess County Dutchess County Courthouse (Poughkeepsie) “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).”	Poughkeepsie	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Saratoga County Saratoga County Courthouse (Ballston Spa) “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).”	Ballston Spa	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Oneida County Oneida County Courthouse (Utica) “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).”	Utica	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Niagara County Niagara County Courthouse (Lockport) “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).”	Lockport	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Broome County Broome County Courthouse (Binghamton) “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).”	Binghamton	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Orange County Orange County Courthouse (Goshen) “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).”	Goshen	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Ulster County Ulster County Courthouse (Kingston) “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).”	Kingston	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Rensselaer County Rensselaer County Courthouse (Troy) “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).”	Troy	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	No lockers	Free Validated
Schenectady County Schenectady County Courthouse (Schenectady) “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).”	Schenectady	~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 York?

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.