Items Not Allowed in Courthouses
Contraband consists of those items which an individual may legally possess, but are prohibited from being brought into a courthouse. These items include, but are not limited to:
- Knives, razor blades, Scissors, powders, liquids, aerosol spray cans, markers, pepper spray or mace
- Glass items
- Tools, nails or screws etc.
- Cameras, radios or tape recorders
- Rolled coins, handcuff keys, pad locks, heavy chain items, heavy metallic belts, knitting needles or corkscrews
- Any item that Court Services Department feels will compromise the security and integrity of courtroom proceedings
Please click here to refer to the Cook County Office of the Chief Judge Administrative Order 2023-04 and here for information about when and how you may be able to REQUEST A VIRTUAL OR REMOTE appearance.