Arizona Courthouses Safe for Uber & Transit Riders (2026)
Short answer: All tracked courthouses in Arizona either allow silenced phones inside or provide lobby lockers for transit riders. Updated 2026-11-04
6 of 6 county courthouses in Arizona are safe for visitors arriving by Uber, Lyft, or public transit (either allowing phones inside or providing lobby lockers). However, 0 courthouses are an "Uber Trap"—they ban cell phones at the door and have zero lockers on site. Arizona Superior Court facilities allow visitors and jurors to bring cell phones inside on silent mode under Supreme Court Rule 122, with strict prohibitions on unauthorized recording.
| County Courthouse | City | Uber & bus rider safe (no car) | Phone Lockers | Juror Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County Maricopa County Downtown Phoenix Justice Center (South Court Tower / Central Court Building) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Maricopa County Downtown Phoenix Justice Center (South Court Tower / Central Court Building)): "Court security officers will not hold, store, or safeguard cell phones or electronic devices at the entrance checkpoint. Visitors arriving via rideshare must make off-site arrangements."” |
Phoenix | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Pima County Pima County Courthouse (Tucson) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Pima County Courthouse (Tucson)): "Court security officers will not hold, store, or safeguard cell phones or electronic devices at the entrance checkpoint. Visitors arriving via rideshare must make off-site arrangements."” |
Tucson | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Pinal County Pinal County Courthouse (Florence) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Pinal County Courthouse (Florence)): "Court security officers will not hold, store, or safeguard cell phones or electronic devices at the entrance checkpoint. Visitors arriving via rideshare must make off-site arrangements."” |
Florence | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Yavapai County Yavapai County Courthouse (Prescott) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Yavapai County Courthouse (Prescott)): "Court security officers will not hold, store, or safeguard cell phones or electronic devices at the entrance checkpoint. Visitors arriving via rideshare must make off-site arrangements."” |
Prescott | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Mohave County Mohave County Courthouse (Kingman) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Mohave County Courthouse (Kingman)): "Court security officers will not hold, store, or safeguard cell phones or electronic devices at the entrance checkpoint. Visitors arriving via rideshare must make off-site arrangements."” |
Kingman | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Yuma County Yuma County Courthouse (Yuma) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Yuma County Courthouse (Yuma)): "Court security officers will not hold, store, or safeguard cell phones or electronic devices at the entrance checkpoint. Visitors arriving via rideshare must make off-site arrangements."” |
Yuma | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I take an Uber to court in Arizona and phones are banned?
All tracked courthouses in Arizona either allow silenced phones inside or provide lobby lockers for transit riders.
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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