Rhode Island Courthouse Smartwatch & Apple Watch Rules (2026)

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

1 of 1 courthouses in Rhode Island 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. Rhode Island Licht Judicial Complex and Garrahy Judicial Complex in Providence allow cell phones on silent mode after Capitol Police screening.

County Courthouse	City	Smartwatches & Apple Watch	Phone Lockers	Juror Parking
Providence County Providence County Courthouse (Providence) “Providence County Courthouse (Providence) Capitol Police Policy: "Cell phones are allowed inside the courthouse and must be silenced in all courtrooms."”	Providence	Smartwatches allowed (silent)	No lockers	Free Validated

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I wear my Apple Watch to court in Rhode Island?

Yes, all 1 tracked courthouses in Rhode Island 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.