New York Courthouse Smartwatch & Apple Watch Rules (2026)

Short answer: Yes, all 22 tracked courthouses in New York allow smartwatches provided they are silenced inside courtrooms. Updated 2026-11-04

22 of 22 courthouses in New York 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. New York Unified Court System (OCA) permits visitors and jurors to bring cell phones and laptops into Supreme, County, and Family Courthouses statewide, subject to Court Officer x-ray screening and strict courtroom silence.

County CourthouseCitySmartwatches & Apple WatchPhone LockersJuror Parking
Kings County
Kings County Courthouse (Brooklyn)
“Kings County Courthouse (Brooklyn) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Brooklyn Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers Free Validated
Queens County
Queens County Courthouse (Jamaica)
“Queens County Courthouse (Jamaica) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Jamaica Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers Free Validated
New York County
New York County Supreme Courthouse (60 Centre St) & Manhattan Criminal Court (100 Centre St)
“New York County Supreme Courthouse (60 Centre St) & Manhattan Criminal Court (100 Centre St) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Manhattan Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers $45/day
Suffolk County
Suffolk County Courthouse (Riverhead)
“Suffolk County Courthouse (Riverhead) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Riverhead Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers Free Validated
Nassau County
Nassau County Courthouse (Mineola)
“Nassau County Courthouse (Mineola) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Mineola Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers Free Validated
Bronx County
Bronx County Courthouse (Bronx)
“Bronx County Courthouse (Bronx) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Bronx Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers Free Validated
Westchester County
Westchester County Courthouse (White Plains)
“Westchester County Courthouse (White Plains) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
White Plains Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers Free Validated
Erie County
Erie County Courthouse (Buffalo)
“Erie County Courthouse (Buffalo) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Buffalo Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers Free Validated
Monroe County
Monroe County Courthouse (Rochester)
“Monroe County Courthouse (Rochester) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Rochester Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers Free Validated
Richmond County
Richmond County Courthouse (Staten Island)
“Richmond County Courthouse (Staten Island) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Staten Island Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers Free Validated
Onondaga County
Onondaga County Courthouse (Syracuse)
“Onondaga County Courthouse (Syracuse) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Syracuse Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers Free Validated
Orange County
Orange County Courthouse (Goshen)
“Orange County Courthouse (Goshen) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Goshen Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers Free Validated
Rockland County
Rockland County Courthouse (New City)
“Rockland County Courthouse (New City) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
New City Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers Free Validated
Albany County
Albany County Courthouse (Albany)
“Albany County Courthouse (Albany) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Albany Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers Free Validated
Dutchess County
Dutchess County Courthouse (Poughkeepsie)
“Dutchess County Courthouse (Poughkeepsie) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Poughkeepsie Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers Free Validated
Saratoga County
Saratoga County Courthouse (Ballston Spa)
“Saratoga County Courthouse (Ballston Spa) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Ballston Spa Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers Free Validated
Oneida County
Oneida County Courthouse (Utica)
“Oneida County Courthouse (Utica) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Utica Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers Free Validated
Niagara County
Niagara County Courthouse (Lockport)
“Niagara County Courthouse (Lockport) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Lockport Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers Free Validated
Broome County
Broome County Courthouse (Binghamton)
“Broome County Courthouse (Binghamton) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Binghamton Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers Free Validated
Ulster County
Ulster County Courthouse (Kingston)
“Ulster County Courthouse (Kingston) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Kingston Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers Free Validated
Schenectady County
Schenectady County Courthouse (Schenectady)
“Schenectady County Courthouse (Schenectady) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Schenectady Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers Free Validated
Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County Courthouse (Troy)
“Rensselaer County Courthouse (Troy) NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Directive: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted past security screening after x-ray inspection. All devices must be turned off inside courtrooms. Taking photos or recordings anywhere in the courthouse is strictly prohibited."”
Troy Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers Free Validated
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I wear my Apple Watch to court in New York?

Yes, all 22 tracked courthouses in New York 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.

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