Court Security

The Scottsdale City Court has full-time security personnel who are stationed at the main entrance to the court. 

Everyone who visits the court must pass through a metal detector and must place all personal belongings on an X-ray machine to be viewed. In addition, your personal belongings may be subject to a search. 

The following is a list of items that are not allowed in to the courthouse under ANY circumstances: 

• Food and drink, including water. Drinking fountains are located in the courthouse lobby for your convenience. 
• Weapons. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Guns (with or without a concealed weapons permit)
  • Knives (including Swiss Army and Leatherman tools)
  • Chains
  • Mace
  • Batons
• The Court's definition of weapons also includes items that could be used as weapons. These include, but are not limited to:
  • Various tools
  • Kitchen utensils
  • Nail files.  

Please note: This list is not exhaustive and security has full discretion when deciding what may or may not be brought in to the courthouse.