New Jersey Courthouses Safe for Uber & Transit Riders (2026)

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

15 of 15 county courthouses in New Jersey 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. New Jersey Superior Court Vicinages allow visitors, litigants, and jurors to bring cell phones into the courthouse under NJ Supreme Court Directive, provided phones remain silent in courtrooms.

County CourthouseCityUber & bus rider safe (no car)Phone LockersJuror Parking
Bergen County
Bergen County Courthouse (Hackensack)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Bergen County Courthouse (Hackensack)): "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."”
Hackensack Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Middlesex County
Middlesex County Courthouse (New Brunswick)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Middlesex County Courthouse (New Brunswick)): "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."”
New Brunswick Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Essex County
Essex County Courthouse (Newark)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Essex County Courthouse (Newark)): "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."”
Newark Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Hudson County
Hudson County Courthouse (Jersey City)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Hudson County Courthouse (Jersey 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."”
Jersey City Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Monmouth County
Monmouth County Courthouse (Freehold)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Monmouth County Courthouse (Freehold)): "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."”
Freehold Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Ocean County
Ocean County Courthouse (Toms River)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Ocean County Courthouse (Toms River)): "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."”
Toms River Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Union County
Union County Courthouse (Elizabeth)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Union County Courthouse (Elizabeth)): "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."”
Elizabeth Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Morris County
Morris County Courthouse (Morristown)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Morris County Courthouse (Morristown)): "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."”
Morristown Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Passaic County
Passaic County Courthouse (Paterson)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Passaic County Courthouse (Paterson)): "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."”
Paterson Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Burlington County
Burlington County Courthouse (Mount Holly)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Burlington County Courthouse (Mount Holly)): "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."”
Mount Holly Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Camden County
Camden County Courthouse (Camden)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Camden County Courthouse (Camden)): "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."”
Camden Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Mercer County
Mercer County Courthouse (Trenton)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Mercer County Courthouse (Trenton)): "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."”
Trenton Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Somerset County
Somerset County Courthouse (Somerville)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Somerset County Courthouse (Somerville)): "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."”
Somerville Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Gloucester County
Gloucester County Courthouse (Woodbury)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Gloucester County Courthouse (Woodbury)): "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."”
Woodbury Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Atlantic County
Atlantic County Courthouse (Mays Landing)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Atlantic County Courthouse (Mays Landing)): "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."”
Mays Landing 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 New Jersey and phones are banned?

All tracked courthouses in New Jersey 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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