Nevada Courthouse Smartwatch & Apple Watch Rules (2026)

Short answer: Yes, all 2 tracked courthouses in Nevada allow smartwatches provided they are silenced inside courtrooms. Updated 2026-11-04

2 of 2 courthouses in Nevada 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. Nevada District Courts (Clark County Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas and Washoe County in Reno) allow visitors and jurors to carry silenced cell phones through security.

County Courthouse	City	Smartwatches & Apple Watch	Phone Lockers	Juror Parking
Clark County Clark County Courthouse (Las Vegas) “Clark County Courthouse (Las Vegas) Security Policy: "Cell phones are permitted inside the Justice Center but must be turned off or placed on silent before entering any courtroom."”	Las Vegas	Smartwatches allowed (silent)	No lockers	Free Validated
Washoe County Washoe County Courthouse (Reno) “Washoe County Courthouse (Reno) Security Policy: "Cell phones are permitted inside the Justice Center but must be turned off or placed on silent before entering any courtroom."”	Reno	Smartwatches allowed (silent)	No lockers	Free Validated

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I wear my Apple Watch to court in Nevada?

Yes, all 2 tracked courthouses in Nevada 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.