California Courthouses Safe for Uber & Transit Riders (2026)

Short answer: All tracked courthouses in California either allow silenced phones inside or provide lobby lockers for transit riders. Updated 2026-11-04

35 of 35 county courthouses in California 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. California Superior Courts allow cell phones and laptops past security checkpoints across all 58 counties, but California Rule of Court 1.150 strictly forbids photographing or recording anywhere inside a courthouse without written judicial permission.

County CourthouseCityUber & bus rider safe (no car)Phone LockersJuror Parking
Los Angeles County
Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center & Stanley Mosk Courthouse (Downtown LA)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center & Stanley Mosk Courthouse (Downtown LA)): "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."”
Los Angeles Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
San Diego County
San Diego Central Courthouse
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (San Diego Central Courthouse): "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."”
San Diego Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers $20/day
Orange County
Central Justice Center (Santa Ana)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Central Justice Center (Santa Ana)): "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."”
Santa Ana Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Riverside County
Riverside County Courthouse (Riverside)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Riverside County Courthouse (Riverside)): "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."”
Riverside Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County Courthouse (San Bernardino)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (San Bernardino County Courthouse (San Bernardino)): "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."”
San Bernardino Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County Courthouse (San Jose)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Santa Clara County Courthouse (San Jose)): "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."”
San Jose Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Alameda County
Alameda County Courthouse (Oakland)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Alameda County Courthouse (Oakland)): "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."”
Oakland Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Sacramento County
Sacramento County Courthouse (Sacramento)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Sacramento County Courthouse (Sacramento)): "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."”
Sacramento Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County Courthouse (Martinez)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Contra Costa County Courthouse (Martinez)): "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."”
Martinez Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Fresno County
Fresno County Courthouse (Fresno)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Fresno County Courthouse (Fresno)): "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."”
Fresno Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Kern County
Kern County Courthouse (Bakersfield)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Kern County Courthouse (Bakersfield)): "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."”
Bakersfield Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Ventura County
Ventura County Courthouse (Ventura)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Ventura County Courthouse (Ventura)): "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."”
Ventura Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
San Francisco County
San Francisco County Courthouse (San Francisco)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (San Francisco County Courthouse (San Francisco)): "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."”
San Francisco Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County Courthouse (Stockton)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (San Joaquin County Courthouse (Stockton)): "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."”
Stockton Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
San Mateo County
San Mateo County Courthouse (Redwood City)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (San Mateo County Courthouse (Redwood City)): "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."”
Redwood City Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County Courthouse (Modesto)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Stanislaus County Courthouse (Modesto)): "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."”
Modesto Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Sonoma County
Sonoma County Courthouse (Santa Rosa)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Sonoma County Courthouse (Santa Rosa)): "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."”
Santa Rosa Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Tulare County
Tulare County Courthouse (Visalia)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Tulare County Courthouse (Visalia)): "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."”
Visalia Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Solano County
Solano County Courthouse (Fairfield)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Solano County Courthouse (Fairfield)): "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."”
Fairfield Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Monterey County
Monterey County Courthouse (Salinas)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Monterey County Courthouse (Salinas)): "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."”
Salinas Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County Courthouse (Santa Barbara)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Santa Barbara County Courthouse (Santa Barbara)): "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."”
Santa Barbara Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Placer County
Placer County Courthouse (Roseville)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Placer County Courthouse (Roseville)): "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."”
Roseville Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Marin County
Marin County Courthouse (San Rafael)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Marin County Courthouse (San Rafael)): "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."”
San Rafael Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Courthouse (Santa Cruz)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Santa Cruz County Courthouse (Santa Cruz)): "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."”
Santa Cruz Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Merced County
Merced County Courthouse (Merced)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Merced County Courthouse (Merced)): "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."”
Merced Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
San Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo County Courthouse (San Luis Obispo)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (San Luis Obispo County Courthouse (San Luis Obispo)): "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."”
San Luis Obispo Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Yolo County
Yolo County Courthouse (Woodland)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Yolo County Courthouse (Woodland)): "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."”
Woodland Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Butte County
Butte County Courthouse (Oroville)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Butte County Courthouse (Oroville)): "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."”
Oroville Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
El Dorado County
El Dorado County Courthouse (Placerville)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (El Dorado County Courthouse (Placerville)): "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."”
Placerville Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Shasta County
Shasta County Courthouse (Redding)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Shasta County Courthouse (Redding)): "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."”
Redding Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Imperial County
Imperial County Courthouse (El Centro)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Imperial County Courthouse (El Centro)): "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."”
El Centro Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Kings County
Kings County Courthouse (Hanford)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Kings County Courthouse (Hanford)): "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."”
Hanford Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Madera County
Madera County Courthouse (Madera)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Madera County Courthouse (Madera)): "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."”
Madera Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Napa County
Napa County Courthouse (Napa)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Napa County Courthouse (Napa)): "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."”
Napa Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Humboldt County
Humboldt County Courthouse (Eureka)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Humboldt County Courthouse (Eureka)): "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."”
Eureka Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
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What happens if I take an Uber to court in California and phones are banned?

All tracked courthouses in California 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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