Massachusetts Courthouse Smartwatch & Apple Watch Rules (2026)

Short answer: Yes, all 8 tracked courthouses in Massachusetts allow smartwatches provided they are silenced inside courtrooms. Updated 2026-11-04

8 of 8 courthouses in Massachusetts 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. Massachusetts Trial Court updated its Trial Court Policy on Possession & Use of Cameras and Personal Electronic Devices to allow cell phones in almost all courthouses, though select high-security courts enforce courtroom pouches or check-in.

County Courthouse	City	Smartwatches & Apple Watch	Phone Lockers	Juror Parking
Middlesex County Middlesex County Courthouse (Cambridge) “Middlesex County Courthouse (Cambridge) Massachusetts Trial Court Electronic Device Policy: "Court visitors and jurors are permitted to bring cell phones into the courthouse. All phones must be silenced in courtrooms and no photos/recordings may be taken anywhere in the building."”	Cambridge	Smartwatches allowed (silent)	No lockers	Free Validated
Worcester County Worcester County Courthouse (Worcester) “Worcester County Courthouse (Worcester) Massachusetts Trial Court Electronic Device Policy: "Court visitors and jurors are permitted to bring cell phones into the courthouse. All phones must be silenced in courtrooms and no photos/recordings may be taken anywhere in the building."”	Worcester	Smartwatches allowed (silent)	No lockers	Free Validated
Essex County Essex County Courthouse (Salem) “Essex County Courthouse (Salem) Massachusetts Trial Court Electronic Device Policy: "Court visitors and jurors are permitted to bring cell phones into the courthouse. All phones must be silenced in courtrooms and no photos/recordings may be taken anywhere in the building."”	Salem	Smartwatches allowed (silent)	No lockers	Free Validated
Suffolk County Suffolk County Courthouse (Boston) “Suffolk County Courthouse (Boston) Massachusetts Trial Court Electronic Device Policy: "Court visitors and jurors are permitted to bring cell phones into the courthouse. All phones must be silenced in courtrooms and no photos/recordings may be taken anywhere in the building."”	Boston	Smartwatches allowed (silent)	No lockers	Free Validated
Norfolk County Norfolk County Courthouse (Dedham) “Norfolk County Courthouse (Dedham) Massachusetts Trial Court Electronic Device Policy: "Court visitors and jurors are permitted to bring cell phones into the courthouse. All phones must be silenced in courtrooms and no photos/recordings may be taken anywhere in the building."”	Dedham	Smartwatches allowed (silent)	No lockers	Free Validated
Bristol County Bristol County Courthouse (Taunton) “Bristol County Courthouse (Taunton) Massachusetts Trial Court Electronic Device Policy: "Court visitors and jurors are permitted to bring cell phones into the courthouse. All phones must be silenced in courtrooms and no photos/recordings may be taken anywhere in the building."”	Taunton	Smartwatches allowed (silent)	No lockers	Free Validated
Plymouth County Plymouth County Courthouse (Brockton) “Plymouth County Courthouse (Brockton) Massachusetts Trial Court Electronic Device Policy: "Court visitors and jurors are permitted to bring cell phones into the courthouse. All phones must be silenced in courtrooms and no photos/recordings may be taken anywhere in the building."”	Brockton	Smartwatches allowed (silent)	No lockers	Free Validated
Hampden County Hampden County Courthouse (Springfield) “Hampden County Courthouse (Springfield) Massachusetts Trial Court Electronic Device Policy: "Court visitors and jurors are permitted to bring cell phones into the courthouse. All phones must be silenced in courtrooms and no photos/recordings may be taken anywhere in the building."”	Springfield	Smartwatches allowed (silent)	No lockers	Free Validated

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I wear my Apple Watch to court in Massachusetts?

Yes, all 8 tracked courthouses in Massachusetts 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.