Local Rule 77-6: Weapons in the Courthouse and Courtroom

77-6. Weapons in the Courthouse and Courtroom

(a) Prohibition on Unauthorized Weapons. Only the United States Marshal, Deputy Marshals, and Court Security Officers are authorized to carry weapons within the confines of the courthouse, courtrooms, secured judicial corridors, and chambers of the Court. When the United States Marshal deems it appropriate, upon notice to any affected Judge, the Marshal may authorize duly authorized law enforcement officers to carry weapons in the courthouse or courtroom.

(b) Use of Weapons as Evidence. In all cases in which a weapon is to be introduced as evidence, before bringing the weapon into a courtroom, the United States Marshal or Court Security Officer on duty must be notified. Before a weapon is brought into a courtroom, it must be inspected by the United States Marshal or Court Security Officer to ensure that it is inoperable and appropriately marked as evidence, and the assigned Judge shall be notified of such inspection.