Local Rule Rule 505: Courthouse Security
D. Md. — General rule
RULE 505. COURTHOUSE SECURITY
1. Inspection of Entering Persons
All persons entering any federal court facility in this District and all items carried by them shall be subject to appropriate screening and checking by any United States Marshal or any security officer or any law enforcement officer on duty. Any person who refuses fully to cooperate in such screening or checking may be denied entrance to the courthouse.
2. Confiscation of Weapons and Contraband
Any weapons (unless carried by law enforcement officers on their official duties) shall be impounded by the person conducting inspection. Property thus impounded may be retained for use as evidence and may be forfeited, destroyed, or otherwise disposed of in accordance with law. Any person unlawfully carrying such property is subject to criminal prosecution.