Courthouse Cell Phone & Electronic Devices Policy

Policy

Effective January 1, 2011
Under Maryland Rule 16-208, possession and use of cell phones, computers, and other electronic devices may be limited or prohibited in designated areas of court facilities. 

Please see the Maryland Courts website for up-to-date information on all electronics policies.

Court Room Rules

• All electronic devices must be turned off and out of view
• No phone calls or text messaging
• No photographing
• No audio or video recording
• All persons and articles are subject to physical search by court security personnel
• Failure to abide by these rules may result in confiscation of equipment and/or contempt charges

The above rules are enacted upon the Authority of the Chief Administrative Judge.