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Security

Oro Valley Magistrate Court has a full-time Bailiff who maintains the security of the court.  If you are entering the courtroom, you will be required to pass through a metal detector.  The Bailiff will ask you to place any metal objects into a receptacle while you walk through the detector.  A hand held wand may also be used to aid in the search for metal objects on your person.

Banned from the court building.

  • Weapons.  This includes guns, knives, chains, mace and baton.   Other items such as tools, kitchen utensils, nail files, key holders, scissors may also be restricted.

IF YOU ARE IN POSSESSION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED ITEMS, PLEASE SECURE THEM IN YOUR VEHICLE PRIOR TO ENTERING THE COURT BUILDING.

The following objects are not allowed inside the courtroom.

  • Food and drink.  Water in closed containers may be brought into the courts.  Soda in cans or cups may not be brought in. 
  • Cell phones are not allowed in the courtroom.  Please leave them in your car or at home.