Washington 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 Washington range from 10 to 25 minutes during peak 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM docket call. The longest typical queue is at King County Courthouse (Seattle) (~25 mins). Washington Superior Courts (King, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, Clark) allow visitors and jurors to carry silenced cell phones and laptops into the courthouse.

County CourthouseCitySecurity line wait timesPhone LockersJuror Parking
King County
King County Courthouse (Seattle)
“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).”
 Seattle ~25 mins peak (arrive 35 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Pierce County
Pierce County Courthouse (Tacoma)
“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).”
 Tacoma ~18 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Snohomish County
Snohomish County Courthouse (Everett)
“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).”
 Everett ~18 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Spokane County
Spokane County Courthouse (Spokane)
“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).”
 Spokane ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Clark County
Clark County Courthouse (Vancouver)
“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).”
 Vancouver ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Kitsap County
Kitsap County Courthouse (Port Orchard)
“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).”
 Port Orchard ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Thurston County
Thurston County Courthouse (Olympia)
“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).”
 Olympia ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Yakima County
Yakima County Courthouse (Yakima)
“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).”
 Yakima ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Whatcom County
Whatcom County Courthouse (Bellingham)
“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).”
 Bellingham ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Benton County
Benton County Courthouse (Kennewick)
“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).”
 Kennewick ~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 Washington?

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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