Security measures in the Judicial Center involve passing through a metal detector such as one would find at an airport. This precaution is designed to prohibit any electronic devices, weapons or other potentially dangerous items from being taken into the building.
The following items will not be allowed inside the building:
- Firearms, unless carried by a licensed peace officer on active duty and on official business; or other person as authorized by the court.
- Knives, bladed instruments or cutting tools (any size)
- Electronic incapacitation devices
- Chemical incapacitation sprays
- Explosives
- Ammunition
- Combustible or flammable liquid
- Any other item designed or carried as a weapon capable of producing death or great bodily harm
- Any replica or toy version of the above-listed items
- Any camera or electronic recording device
- Digital audio players and / or recorders
- Cellular Telephones, electronic organizers, blue tooth headset, smart watches, and laptop computers, except as authorized by the court
- Any item which is illegal to possess under Minnesota law
- No Alcohol, Cannabis, or controlled substances allowed.
These rules apply to anyone entering this building for any reason including reporting for jury duty, attending a hearing, visiting the County Attorneys office, paying a fine, being fingerprinted, inquiring of a warrant status or conducting other business with the Clerk of Courts office. The only exception is if you are an attorney with an active bar card that you present at the time of entering the Judicial Center. Please make plans prior to arrival at the Judicial Center to stow, in a safe place, those items that are not allowed in the Judicial Center.