Building Security for 700 Adams – Lucas County Courthouse

Lucas County Common Pleas Court

Exterior shot of courthouse building with statue All individuals entering the courthouse are subject to a security screening. All persons must pass through a magnetometer, and all purses, briefcases, packages, and other items must be x-rayed. If an item brought into the courthouse is illegal (i.e., drugs a weapon), the person is subject to arrest.

Individuals are not permitted to bring cell phones into the courthouse unless he/she is an attorney, a public safety officer, a juror, a courthouse employee, or has been pre-authorized by the Court.

All electronic, photographic, or videographic devices (including cell phones) will be secured in a lockable pouch at the security stations on the first floor of the courthouse. The owner of the device is encouraged not to bring the device to the courthouse. Courthouse security will secure all devices in a lockable pouch upon entry into the courthouse, and the pouches will be returned to security when the person leaves the courthouse. The court will not be responsible for any loss, theft, or damage to the device.

Building Security for 1100 Jefferson – Court Services Building

The Court Services Building includes Regional Court Services and Adult Probation.

Exterior shot of the courthouse building Upon entering the Court Services Building, all individuals are subject to security screening. All persons must pass through a magnetometer, and all purses, briefcases, packages, and other items must be x-rayed. If someone has an item that is not illegal but not permitted in the building, the item will be held at the screening station. A claim check will be issued, with the item to be retrieved upon departure from the Court Services Building. If the item brought into the building is illegal (i.e., drugs, a weapon), the person is subject to arrest.

Upon entrance into the Court Services Building, cell phones must be silenced.