Colorado Courthouses Safe for Uber & Transit Riders (2026)
Short answer: All tracked courthouses in Colorado either allow silenced phones inside or provide lobby lockers for transit riders. Updated 2026-11-04
10 of 10 county courthouses in Colorado 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. Colorado Judicial Branch district and county courts permit visitors and jurors to carry silenced cell phones through security, subject to strict courtroom confiscation if used without permission.
| County Courthouse | City | Uber & bus rider safe (no car) | Phone Lockers | Juror Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso County El Paso County Courthouse (Colorado Springs) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (El Paso County Courthouse (Colorado Springs)): "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."” |
Colorado Springs | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Denver County Denver County Courthouse (Denver) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Denver County Courthouse (Denver)): "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."” |
Denver | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Arapahoe County Arapahoe County Courthouse (Centennial) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Arapahoe County Courthouse (Centennial)): "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."” |
Centennial | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Jefferson County Jefferson County Courthouse (Golden) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Jefferson County Courthouse (Golden)): "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."” |
Golden | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Adams County Adams County Courthouse (Brighton) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Adams County Courthouse (Brighton)): "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."” |
Brighton | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Boulder County Boulder County Courthouse (Boulder) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Boulder County Courthouse (Boulder)): "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."” |
Boulder | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Larimer County Larimer County Courthouse (Fort Collins) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Larimer County Courthouse (Fort Collins)): "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."” |
Fort Collins | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Douglas County Douglas County Courthouse (Castle Rock) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Douglas County Courthouse (Castle Rock)): "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."” |
Castle Rock | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Weld County Weld County Courthouse (Greeley) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Weld County Courthouse (Greeley)): "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."” |
Greeley | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Pueblo County Pueblo County Courthouse (Pueblo) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Pueblo County Courthouse (Pueblo)): "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."” |
Pueblo | 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 Colorado and phones are banned?
All tracked courthouses in Colorado 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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