District or circuit court; possession of portable electronic devices.

Security policies for courthouses and local or regional correctional facilities; penalty. Adds several provisions relating to courthouse and courtroom security. The bill requires the chief judge of each general district court, juvenile and domestic relations district court, and circuit court to set a policy regarding the use and possession of portable electronic devices by visitors to the court. The bill authorizes such chief judge to condition the use and possession of portable electronic devic…

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 22, 2026

• Low-income / working-classindirectMinor impactMedium certainty

  May face increased difficulty accessing the courts or participating in legal proceedings due to restrictions on portable electronic devices, potentially impacting their ability to communicate with legal counsel or access information.

  “The bill requires the chief judge of each general district court, juvenile and domestic relations district court, and circuit court to set a policy regarding the use and possession of portable electronic devices by visitors to the court.”· Adds several provisions relating to courthouse and courtroom security.

• Formerly incarcerated or family ofindirectMinor impactMedium certainty

  May face challenges accessing court services or communicating with legal representatives if policies restrict the use of portable electronic devices, which could be crucial for managing post-release obligations or accessing legal aid.

  “The bill requires the chief judge of each general district court, juvenile and domestic relations district court, and circuit court to set a policy regarding the use and possession of portable electronic devices by visitors to the court.”· Adds several provisions relating to courthouse and courtroom security.