Utah 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 Utah range from 10 to 18 minutes during peak 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM docket call. The longest typical queue is at Salt Lake County Courthouse (Salt Lake City) (~18 mins). Utah State Courts (Matheson Courthouse in Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden) allow visitors and jurors to bring silenced cell phones inside under Utah Code of Judicial Administration Rule 4-401.02.

County CourthouseCitySecurity line wait timesPhone LockersJuror Parking
Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County Courthouse (Salt Lake City)
“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).”
Salt Lake City ~18 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Utah County
Utah County Courthouse (Provo)
“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).”
Provo ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Davis County
Davis County Courthouse (Farmington)
“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).”
Farmington ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Weber County
Weber County Courthouse (Ogden)
“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).”
Ogden ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Washington County
Washington County Courthouse (St. George)
“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).”
St. George ~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 Utah?

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.

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