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New Castle County Courthouse opens for Jurors at 8:30 a.m.
Kent County Courthouse opens for Jurors at 8:00 a.m.
Sussex County Court house opens for Jurors at 8:15 a.m.

Courthouse Security Procedure Jurors Need to Know

The Capitol Police with the assistance of Superior Court Peace Officers (Bailiffs) are responsible for keeping the Superior Court a safe and secure environment. Security procedures are done for the safety of every person who enters the courthouse; they are not meant to harass, exclude or inconvenience anyone. We appreciate your cooperation and assistance to achieve our goal.

NOTE: EVERY PERSON ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE IS SUBJECT TO A SEARCH.

ALL Jurors should arrive early enough for their jury service to allow time for security measures.

There are a variety of potentially hazardous and dangerous items that are not permitted inside the courthouse. In general, items that could be used to injure or harm another person are not permitted. If in doubt about an item, check the prohibited items list, leave it home or in your car.

PROHIBITED ITEMS:
	NO Weapons of any type.
	NO Cutting instruments of any type—includes knives, scissors, or anything with a cutting edge, etc.
	NO Tools of any type.
	NO Aerosol sprays or containers—includes mace, pepper spray, hair-spray, shaving cream, etc.
	NO *Electronic device or equipment of ANY type*. View Policy for: New Castle County, Kent County, Sussex County
	NO Photographic or audio-visual equipment of any type—includes cameras, video or audio recorders or players.
	NO Permanent markers or markers of any type.

PROCEDURE UPON ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE.

All persons entering the courthouse are asked to:


	Empty their pockets and place the contents in a container for X-ray scanning;
	Place overcoats on the belt of the X-ray scanning machine.
	Place purses, watches, jewelry, briefcases, backpacks, and parcels on the X-ray machine conveyor belt;
	Walk through the metal detector.

If the x-ray or metal detector sets off an alert or alarm an officer may perform another scan using a hand-held wand. The officer may also conduct a physical search of personal articles to determine the cause of the alert or alarm.

Before leaving the security screening area, persons entering the courthouse should be sure to retrieve all personal possessions.

Security personnel WILL NOT hold items while you are in the courthouse therefore they are not responsible for anything left at the security screening station.

DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
SECURITY STAFF MAY REMOVE OFFENDERS FROM THE BUILDING; YOU MAY BE ARRESTED FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT, OR THE JUDGE MAY HOLD YOU IN CONTEMPT OF COURT.