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

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

22 of 22 county courthouses in New York 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 York Unified Court System (OCA) permits visitors and jurors to bring cell phones and laptops into Supreme, County, and Family Courthouses statewide, subject to Court Officer x-ray screening and strict courtroom silence.

County CourthouseCityUber & bus rider safe (no car)Phone LockersJuror Parking
Kings County
Kings County Courthouse (Brooklyn)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Kings County Courthouse (Brooklyn)): "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."”
Brooklyn Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Queens County
Queens County Courthouse (Jamaica)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Queens County Courthouse (Jamaica)): "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."”
Jamaica Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
New York County
New York County Supreme Courthouse (60 Centre St) & Manhattan Criminal Court (100 Centre St)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (New York County Supreme Courthouse (60 Centre St) & Manhattan Criminal Court (100 Centre St)): "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."”
Manhattan Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers $45/day
Suffolk County
Suffolk County Courthouse (Riverhead)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Suffolk County Courthouse (Riverhead)): "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."”
Riverhead Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Bronx County
Bronx County Courthouse (Bronx)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Bronx County Courthouse (Bronx)): "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."”
Bronx Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Nassau County
Nassau County Courthouse (Mineola)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Nassau County Courthouse (Mineola)): "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."”
Mineola Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Westchester County
Westchester County Courthouse (White Plains)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Westchester County Courthouse (White Plains)): "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."”
White Plains Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Erie County
Erie County Courthouse (Buffalo)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Erie County Courthouse (Buffalo)): "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."”
Buffalo Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Monroe County
Monroe County Courthouse (Rochester)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Monroe County Courthouse (Rochester)): "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."”
Rochester Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Richmond County
Richmond County Courthouse (Staten Island)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Richmond County Courthouse (Staten Island)): "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."”
Staten Island Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Onondaga County
Onondaga County Courthouse (Syracuse)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Onondaga County Courthouse (Syracuse)): "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."”
Syracuse Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Rockland County
Rockland County Courthouse (New City)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Rockland County Courthouse (New 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."”
New City Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Albany County
Albany County Courthouse (Albany)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Albany County Courthouse (Albany)): "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."”
Albany Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Dutchess County
Dutchess County Courthouse (Poughkeepsie)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Dutchess County Courthouse (Poughkeepsie)): "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."”
Poughkeepsie Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Saratoga County
Saratoga County Courthouse (Ballston Spa)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Saratoga County Courthouse (Ballston Spa)): "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."”
Ballston Spa Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Oneida County
Oneida County Courthouse (Utica)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Oneida County Courthouse (Utica)): "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."”
Utica Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Niagara County
Niagara County Courthouse (Lockport)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Niagara County Courthouse (Lockport)): "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."”
Lockport Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Broome County
Broome County Courthouse (Binghamton)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Broome County Courthouse (Binghamton)): "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."”
Binghamton Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Orange County
Orange County Courthouse (Goshen)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Orange County Courthouse (Goshen)): "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."”
Goshen Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Ulster County
Ulster County Courthouse (Kingston)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Ulster County Courthouse (Kingston)): "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."”
Kingston Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County Courthouse (Troy)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Rensselaer County Courthouse (Troy)): "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."”
Troy Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) No lockers Free Validated
Schenectady County
Schenectady County Courthouse (Schenectady)
“Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Schenectady County Courthouse (Schenectady)): "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."”
Schenectady 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 York and phones are banned?

All tracked courthouses in New York 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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