Courthouse Security
Courthouse Security
Arrive early for court proceedings to allow time for security measures.
The entrance to the Clare County Courthouse is monitored by security equipment and security personnel. The following items may not be brought into the buildings: guns, knives (including small pocket knives), razors, scissors, box cutters, and any type of spray. All packages or bags are subject to inspection. Dangerous or illegal objects may be seized.
Arrive early for court proceedings to allow time for security measures.
The entrance to the Clare County Courthouse is monitored by security equipment and security personnel. The following items may not be brought into the buildings: guns, knives (including small pocket knives), razors, scissors, box cutters, and any type of spray. All packages or bags are subject to inspection. Dangerous or illegal objects may be seized.
Rules for the Courtroom
The following items are not allowed in the courtroom:
- weapons of any sort
- electronic equipment (unless approved by the court)
- inappropriate attire, such as t-shirts with profanity, depicting violence or sexual acts, promoting drug or alcohol use
- hats (except those worn for religious purposes)
- food, beverages, chewing gum, tobacco
- children who are the subject matter of the case
- uncontrolled children
Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Security staff may remove offenders from the building and judges may hold violators in contempt of court.
Cell Phones and Pagers
Cell phones and pagers must be placed in silent mode unless otherwise instructed at entry to the courthouse. Use of cell phones and pagers is not allowed in the courtrooms or hearing rooms. Use of cell phones and pagers in other areas of the courthouse is permitted unless a restriction notice is posted. Users should exercise discretion in their conversations being held in a public environment.