Washington Courthouse Cell Phone Policy, Lockers & Jury Duty Parking (2026)
Statewide Rule Summary: Washington Superior Courts (King, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, Clark) allow visitors and jurors to carry silenced cell phones and laptops into the courthouse. Verified 2026-11-04
Of the 10 county courthouses we track in Washington, 10 (100%) allow visitors to bring cell phones inside on silent mode, while 0 (0%) ban cell phones for the general public at the security checkpoint. All phone-ban courthouses here provide lobby lockers. Filter all 10 county courthouses in Washington below or click any county for building-level parking garages, locker locations, and security wait times.
All 10 Tracked County Courthouses in Washington
| County & Courthouse | City | Cell Phone Policy | Phone Lockers | Jury Duty Parking | Security Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King County King County Courthouse (Seattle) |
Seattle | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated King County Juror Parking Facility (Seattle Judicial Garage) |
~25m |
| Pierce County Pierce County Courthouse (Tacoma) |
Tacoma | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Pierce County Juror Parking Facility (Tacoma Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Snohomish County Snohomish County Courthouse (Everett) |
Everett | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Snohomish County Juror Parking Facility (Everett Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Spokane County Spokane County Courthouse (Spokane) |
Spokane | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Spokane County Juror Parking Facility (Spokane Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Clark County Clark County Courthouse (Vancouver) |
Vancouver | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Clark County Juror Parking Facility (Vancouver Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Kitsap County Kitsap County Courthouse (Port Orchard) |
Port Orchard | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Kitsap County Juror Parking Facility (Port Orchard Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Thurston County Thurston County Courthouse (Olympia) |
Olympia | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Thurston County Juror Parking Facility (Olympia Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Yakima County Yakima County Courthouse (Yakima) |
Yakima | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Yakima County Juror Parking Facility (Yakima Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Whatcom County Whatcom County Courthouse (Bellingham) |
Bellingham | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Whatcom County Juror Parking Facility (Bellingham Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Benton County Benton County Courthouse (Kennewick) |
Kennewick | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Benton County Juror Parking Facility (Kennewick Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my cell phone to a courthouse in Washington?
It depends on the county administrative order: 10 of 10 tracked courthouses in Washington allow silenced cell phones, while 0 prohibit cell phones for general visitors and traffic court defendants.
Are summoned jurors allowed to bring cell phones in Washington?
In 10 of 10 counties in Washington, summoned jurors presenting an official Jury Summons are permitted to bring cell phones into the Jury Assembly Room even when general visitors are banned.
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.