Ramsey County Jury Service

Ramsey County Courthouse is a secured facility and all visitors are subject to weapons screening upon entering.

Prohibited Items

Prohibited items WILL be confiscated by security.

• All weapons (firearms, bullets, knives, etc.)
• Tasers
• Tools (screwdriver, hammer, box cutter)
• Aerosol spray (mace, pepper)
• Finger nail files and clippers
• Scissors
• Needles (knitting, crochet hooks and hair pins)
• Glass containers (perfume or food containers)
• Metal utensils
• Cameras (May have to demonstrate proper function)

Other items may be confiscated at the discretion of the Security Officer
 

Tips to reduce screening time

• Use all available entrances
• Remove jackets/coats, belts, watches and heavy jewelry before approaching the screening checkpoint. Place these items in the x-ray container.
• Put all small items, including loose change, in a jacket/coat pocket, bag or briefcase. Loose metal items in pockets slows the screening process.

There is no secured storage available to jurors. Non-secure storage is available, but jurors are encouraged to keep all valuables with them.

 

Cell Phones

Cell phones and other wireless communication devices may be used when jurors are not in the courtroom or deliberations.

 

Laptops/Tablets

Ramsey County District Court allows jurors to bring and use a laptop computer or similar device while waiting in jury assembly area to be sent to a courtroom. The device(s) must be powered off and put away when in court. Wireless internet is available for use while in the jury assembly room.

Reading Materials

Jurors may bring books, magazines and newspapers, but may not read about any stories related to jury service. A limited number of donated books and magazines are available in the jury assembly room. Newspapers are not allowed in the courtroom.