Maine Courthouse Smartwatch & Apple Watch Rules (2026)

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

1 of 1 courthouses in Maine 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. Maine Judicial Branch courthouses allow visitors and jurors to bring silenced cell phones inside under Administrative Order JB-05-15.

County Courthouse	City	Smartwatches & Apple Watch	Phone Lockers	Juror Parking
Cumberland County Cumberland County Courthouse (Portland) “Cumberland County Courthouse (Portland) JB-05-15 Policy: "Cell phones may be brought into the courthouse and must be silenced inside courtrooms. No cameras or recording without court approval."”	Portland	Smartwatches allowed (silent)	No lockers	Free Validated

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I wear my Apple Watch to court in Maine?

Yes, all 1 tracked courthouses in Maine 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.