California Courthouse Smartwatch & Apple Watch Rules (2026)

“Superior Court of California (Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center & Stanley Mosk Courthouse (Downtown LA)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (San Diego Central Courthouse) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Central Justice Center (Santa Ana)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Riverside County Courthouse (Riverside)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (San Bernardino County Courthouse (San Bernardino)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Santa Clara County Courthouse (San Jose)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Alameda County Courthouse (Oakland)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Sacramento County Courthouse (Sacramento)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Contra Costa County Courthouse (Martinez)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Fresno County Courthouse (Fresno)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Kern County Courthouse (Bakersfield)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Ventura County Courthouse (Ventura)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (San Francisco County Courthouse (San Francisco)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (San Joaquin County Courthouse (Stockton)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (San Mateo County Courthouse (Redwood City)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Stanislaus County Courthouse (Modesto)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Sonoma County Courthouse (Santa Rosa)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Tulare County Courthouse (Visalia)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Solano County Courthouse (Fairfield)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Santa Barbara County Courthouse (Santa Barbara)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Monterey County Courthouse (Salinas)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Placer County Courthouse (Roseville)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Merced County Courthouse (Merced)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (San Luis Obispo County Courthouse (San Luis Obispo)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Santa Cruz County Courthouse (Santa Cruz)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Marin County Courthouse (San Rafael)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Yolo County Courthouse (Woodland)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Butte County Courthouse (Oroville)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (El Dorado County Courthouse (Placerville)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Shasta County Courthouse (Redding)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Imperial County Courthouse (El Centro)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Madera County Courthouse (Madera)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Kings County Courthouse (Hanford)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Humboldt County Courthouse (Eureka)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”

“Superior Court of California (Napa County Courthouse (Napa)) CRC Rule 1.150 Notice: "Cell phones and electronic devices may be brought into the courthouse. All devices must be turned off or silenced inside courtrooms. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting in any courtroom or courthouse hallway is a misdemeanor/contempt of court."”