Wisconsin Courthouse Cell Phone Policy, Lockers & Jury Duty Parking (2026)
Statewide Rule Summary: Wisconsin Circuit Courthouses (Milwaukee, Dane, Waukesha, Brown, Racine) allow visitors and jurors to bring silenced cell phones past security screening. Verified 2026-11-04
Of the 10 county courthouses we track in Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin below or click any county for building-level parking garages, locker locations, and security wait times.
All 10 Tracked County Courthouses in Wisconsin
| County & Courthouse | City | Cell Phone Policy | Phone Lockers | Jury Duty Parking | Security Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County Milwaukee County Courthouse (Milwaukee) |
Milwaukee | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Milwaukee County Juror Parking Facility (Milwaukee Judicial Garage) |
~18m |
| Dane County Dane County Courthouse (Madison) |
Madison | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Dane County Juror Parking Facility (Madison Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Waukesha County Waukesha County Courthouse (Waukesha) |
Waukesha | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Waukesha County Juror Parking Facility (Waukesha Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Brown County Brown County Courthouse (Green Bay) |
Green Bay | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Brown County Juror Parking Facility (Green Bay Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Racine County Racine County Courthouse (Racine) |
Racine | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Racine County Juror Parking Facility (Racine Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Outagamie County Outagamie County Courthouse (Appleton) |
Appleton | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Outagamie County Juror Parking Facility (Appleton Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Winnebago County Winnebago County Courthouse (Oshkosh) |
Oshkosh | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Winnebago County Juror Parking Facility (Oshkosh Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Kenosha County Kenosha County Courthouse (Kenosha) |
Kenosha | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Kenosha County Juror Parking Facility (Kenosha Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Rock County Rock County Courthouse (Janesville) |
Janesville | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Rock County Juror Parking Facility (Janesville Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
| Marathon County Marathon County Courthouse (Wausau) |
Wausau | Phones Allowed (Silent) | No lockers | Free Validated Marathon County Juror Parking Facility (Wausau Judicial Garage) |
~10m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my cell phone to a courthouse in Wisconsin?
It depends on the county administrative order: 10 of 10 tracked courthouses in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
In 10 of 10 counties in Wisconsin, 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.