District of Columbia Courthouses Safe for Uber & Transit Riders (2026)

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

1 of 1 county courthouses in District of Columbia 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. DC Superior Court (Moultrie Courthouse) permits cell phones and laptops for jurors and the public, subject to complete ban on photography or recording inside the building.

County Courthouse	City	Uber & bus rider safe (no car)	Phone Lockers	Juror Parking
District of Columbia District of Columbia Courthouse (Washington) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (District of Columbia Courthouse (Washington)): "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."”	Washington	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 District of Columbia and phones are banned?

All tracked courthouses in District of Columbia 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.