The Judges have adopted the following guidelines for counsel's use of the courthouse facilities.  Please see that your staff and any subcontractors who use the facilities are familiar with them.
 

The courthouse is generally open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Court Security Officers are at the front door of the courthouse.  To contact the Court Security Officers please call Keith L. Ash, Lead Court Security Officer, at 302-573-6304 or via email at kash@usprotect.com.

If you believe you need to make special arrangements for access to the courthouse you should speak with the Courtroom Deputy.
 

Large objects and boxes of papers can be unloaded at the French Street loading dock and brought to a courtroom floor on the freight elevator.  For arrangements regarding access to the loading dock and freight elevator, contact Billy Stroumbaras, GSA Building Manager, at 302-573-6338 or via email at bill.stroumbaras@gsa.gov and Keith Ash, Lead Court Security Officer, at 302-573-6304 or via email at kash@usprotect.com.

We will not allow you to use hand trucks or dollies with metal wheels in our facility. Any hand truck or dolly must have soft rubber tires and bumper pads.
  

The courtrooms will be locked at the end of each trial day, and unlocked each morning before trial at approximately 8:00 a.m.
  

Check with the Courtroom Deputy before placing file cabinets, exhibits or other items in the courtroom.  Instruct your staff that no item may be placed on or removed from the clerk's or judge's bench without the specific permission of the Courtroom Deputy.  In addition, without that permission, no one may enter the jury room or jury box, or the area behind the clerk's or judge's bench.

You may not use the hallways, the courthouse lobbies or fire exit stairwells for storing, packing or unpacking items.
  

If you wish to use any of this equipment during a hearing or trial, you should speak with the Courtroom Deputy.  He or she will review the equipment with you.  You or your staff may not use certain equipment (such as the ELMO) until you demonstrate that you are familiar with it's proper use.
  

The Courtroom Deputy will provide you with specific instructions on installing and using electronic equipment in the courtroom. You should expect that you and your staff may use computers in the courtrooms.

The Courtroom Deputy will need to be present when any equipment or wiring is installed.  All wiring will need to be covered by rubber wire protectors.  Do not expect to be able to tape, tack or glue wires.
  

Cellular Telephones
Beepers
Radios
Cameras
Camcorders/Video Recorders
Tape Recorders
Reading Newspapers, Magazines, etc.
Food or Drinks (Water and cups will be provided by the Court.)
  

If you are a vendor that does business in the courthouse on a regular basis and would like to apply for a limited access security badge, please contact Billy Stroumbaras, GSA Building Manager, at 302 573-6338 or via email at bill.stroumbaras@gsa.gov.

Be advised that this is a lengthy process that can take between four and six weeks to complete.
  

If you are a vendor or private attorney who will be installing electronic equipment in a courtroom and do not have a security clearance, you will need to make arrangements with the Court Security Officers (CSO) for secured escort service while the equipment is being delivered and installed. 

Arrangements should be made two weeks in advance. Please contact John Cerino, Chief Deputy Clerk at 302 573-6134.
  

The U.S. Marshals Service provides security for the federal judiciary and maintains custody of pretrial detainees.  The Marshal is David W. Thomas.  The Marshals' office is on the first floor of the courthouse.  Their telephone number is 573-6176.  The Marshals Judicial Security Inspector is Barbara Fahey and he can be reached at 302-573-6176 ext 6028 or via email at barbara.fahey@usdoj.gov.