Massachusetts Courthouses Safe for Uber & Transit Riders (2026)

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

8 of 8 county courthouses in Massachusetts 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. Massachusetts Trial Court updated its Trial Court Policy on Possession & Use of Cameras and Personal Electronic Devices to allow cell phones in almost all courthouses, though select high-security courts enforce courtroom pouches or check-in.

County Courthouse	City	Uber & bus rider safe (no car)	Phone Lockers	Juror Parking
Middlesex County Middlesex County Courthouse (Cambridge) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Middlesex County Courthouse (Cambridge)): "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."”	Cambridge	Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside)	No lockers	Free Validated
Worcester County Worcester County Courthouse (Worcester) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Worcester County Courthouse (Worcester)): "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."”	Worcester	Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside)	No lockers	Free Validated
Essex County Essex County Courthouse (Salem) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Essex County Courthouse (Salem)): "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."”	Salem	Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside)	No lockers	Free Validated
Suffolk County Suffolk County Courthouse (Boston) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Suffolk County Courthouse (Boston)): "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."”	Boston	Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside)	No lockers	Free Validated
Norfolk County Norfolk County Courthouse (Dedham) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Norfolk County Courthouse (Dedham)): "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."”	Dedham	Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside)	No lockers	Free Validated
Bristol County Bristol County Courthouse (Taunton) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Bristol County Courthouse (Taunton)): "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."”	Taunton	Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside)	No lockers	Free Validated
Plymouth County Plymouth County Courthouse (Brockton) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Plymouth County Courthouse (Brockton)): "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."”	Brockton	Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside)	No lockers	Free Validated
Hampden County Hampden County Courthouse (Springfield) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Hampden County Courthouse (Springfield)): "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."”	Springfield	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 Massachusetts and phones are banned?

All tracked courthouses in Massachusetts 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.