Washington Courthouses Safe for Uber & Transit Riders (2026)
Short answer: All tracked courthouses in Washington either allow silenced phones inside or provide lobby lockers for transit riders. Updated 2026-11-04
10 of 10 county courthouses in Washington 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. Washington Superior Courts (King, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, Clark) allow visitors and jurors to carry silenced cell phones and laptops into the courthouse.
| County Courthouse | City | Uber & bus rider safe (no car) | Phone Lockers | Juror Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King County King County Courthouse (Seattle) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (King County Courthouse (Seattle)): "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."” |
Seattle | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Pierce County Pierce County Courthouse (Tacoma) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Pierce County Courthouse (Tacoma)): "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."” |
Tacoma | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Snohomish County Snohomish County Courthouse (Everett) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Snohomish County Courthouse (Everett)): "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."” |
Everett | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Spokane County Spokane County Courthouse (Spokane) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Spokane County Courthouse (Spokane)): "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."” |
Spokane | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Clark County Clark County Courthouse (Vancouver) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Clark County Courthouse (Vancouver)): "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."” |
Vancouver | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Kitsap County Kitsap County Courthouse (Port Orchard) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Kitsap County Courthouse (Port Orchard)): "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."” |
Port Orchard | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Thurston County Thurston County Courthouse (Olympia) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Thurston County Courthouse (Olympia)): "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."” |
Olympia | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Yakima County Yakima County Courthouse (Yakima) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Yakima County Courthouse (Yakima)): "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."” |
Yakima | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Whatcom County Whatcom County Courthouse (Bellingham) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Whatcom County Courthouse (Bellingham)): "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."” |
Bellingham | Safe for Uber/bus (phones allowed inside) | No lockers | Free Validated |
| Benton County Benton County Courthouse (Kennewick) “Bailiff / Sheriff Security Directive (Benton County Courthouse (Kennewick)): "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."” |
Kennewick | 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 Washington and phones are banned?
All tracked courthouses in Washington 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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