County Courtroom Bans Cell Phones, Recording Devices

The Carroll County Courthouse has made updates to its courtroom security rules and dress code — effectively banning cell phones and recording devices from the courtroom.

The updates — announced Tuesday, May 5, by the Carroll County Sheriff's Office — are effective immediately.

Here is the courtroom's updated dress code and prohibited items list:

• No weapons of any type.
• No cell phones or recording devices of any kind. No pagers or electronics.
• No tobacco or smoking devices.
• No bags, purses or containers of any nature.
• No gang or drug-related articles.
• No caps, hats or head-covering of any type without prior court permission.*
• No shorts, halter tops, tank tops, pajamas or see-through clothing.
• No clothing with obscene messages or symbols.
• No shoes that make audible sounds while walking, such as flip flops.
• No food or drink.

Additionally, children are expected to wait in the first-floor lobby with adult supervision.

*Individuals seeking accommodations may address the court officer at the door.