District of Columbia Courthouse Smartwatch & Apple Watch Rules (2026)

Short answer: Yes, all 1 tracked courthouses in District of Columbia allow smartwatches provided they are silenced inside courtrooms. Updated 2026-11-04

1 of 1 courthouses in District of Columbia allow smartwatches (Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, Fitbit) on silent mode, while 0 classify smartwatches as prohibited recording devices and ban them at the metal detector. DC Superior Court (Moultrie Courthouse) permits cell phones and laptops for jurors and the public, subject to complete ban on photography or recording inside the building.

County Courthouse	City	Smartwatches & Apple Watch	Phone Lockers	Juror Parking
District of Columbia District of Columbia Courthouse (Washington) “District of Columbia Courthouse (Washington) Security Policy: "Visitors and jurors may bring cell phones into the Moultrie Courthouse. Phones must be silenced in courtrooms and may never be used to take photos or audio/video recordings."”	Washington	Smartwatches allowed (silent)	No lockers	Free Validated

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I wear my Apple Watch to court in District of Columbia?

Yes, all 1 tracked courthouses in District of Columbia allow smartwatches provided they are silenced inside courtrooms.

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.