ELECTRONIC DEVICES POLICY

 

  • Electronic Devices (including cell phones, iPads, Laptops) are allowed in the Courthouse.
  • Using electronic devices for email, telephone, text-messaging or browsing is allowed in the public areas of the courthouse and the jury lounge.
  • Photography with an electronic device is not allowed in the courthouse.
  • Use of electronic devices in the courtroom is prohibited (unless allowed by the presiding judge).
  • You must not post on Facebook or otherwise publicize any information about your prospective jury status which may affect your ability to serve. 
  • You must not use your electronic device to read news accounts of a trial, conduct research related to a case, ask legal questions of anyone, discuss a case with anyone, or express your views online via blogs, Twitter, IM, text or other means.