Maryland Courthouses Safe for Uber & Transit Riders (2026)
Short answer: All tracked courthouses in Maryland either allow silenced phones inside or provide lobby lockers for transit riders. Updated 2026-11-04
10 of 10 county courthouses in Maryland 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. Under Maryland Rule 16-208, cell phones are permitted in Maryland Circuit and District Courthouses unless a local administrative judge restricts a high-security facility (such as Baltimore City Mitchell Courthouse annexes), where phone rules and lockers apply.
| County Courthouse | City | Uber & bus rider safe (no car) | Phone Lockers | Juror Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Montgomery County Courthouse (Rockville) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Montgomery County Courthouse (Rockville)): "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."” |
Rockville | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Prince Georges County Prince Georges County Courthouse (Upper Marlboro) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Prince Georges County Courthouse (Upper Marlboro)): "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."” |
Upper Marlboro | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Baltimore County Baltimore County Courthouse (Towson) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Baltimore County Courthouse (Towson)): "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."” |
Towson | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Anne Arundel County Anne Arundel County Courthouse (Annapolis) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Anne Arundel County Courthouse (Annapolis)): "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."” |
Annapolis | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Baltimore City Baltimore City Courthouse (Baltimore) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Baltimore City Courthouse (Baltimore)): "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."” |
Baltimore | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Howard County Howard County Courthouse (Ellicott City) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Howard County Courthouse (Ellicott 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."” |
Ellicott City | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Frederick County Frederick County Courthouse (Frederick) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Frederick County Courthouse (Frederick)): "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."” |
Frederick | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Harford County Harford County Courthouse (Bel Air) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Harford County Courthouse (Bel Air)): "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."” |
Bel Air | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Carroll County Carroll County Courthouse (Westminster) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Carroll County Courthouse (Westminster)): "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."” |
Westminster | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Charles County Charles County Courthouse (La Plata) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Charles County Courthouse (La Plata)): "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."” |
La Plata | 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 Maryland and phones are banned?
All tracked courthouses in Maryland 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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