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Members of the public may bring laptops into the Merced courthouse. Laptops are still not allowed in the juvenile courthouse
Cell phones with cameras are permitted within the courthouse, but they cannot be used to photograph, record or broadcast from within the courthouse without prior court approval. Use of a cell phone to photograph, record or broadcast from within the courthouse without prior court approval may subject the user to confiscation of the item misused, a citation for contempt of court or an order imposing monetary sanctions as provided by law pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 1.150 and local court rules.
Children in the courthouse must be closely supervised. The court does not provide child care services at this time.
Any firearms | Replica Weapons |
Box Cutters | Razor Blades |
Handcuff Keys | Marker Pens |
Tools | Video Recorders |
Cameras | Pepper Spray |
Aerosol Containers | Knitting Needles |
Smokeless Tobacco | Recording Devices |
Glass Containers | Knives |
Fingernail Files | Scissors |
Narcotics | Wallet Chains |
A factory sealed plastic water or soda bottle is permitted
Anyone entering is subject to search at anytime. The Sheriff's office is not responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced personal items. We will not store any items.