Security Information

Citizens entering the Municipal Court are subject to security screening, including the following:

  • Being screened by passing through a magnetometer.
  • Being screened by a handheld metal detector
  • Having handbags and briefcases searched

Cell phones, pagers, and packages of any kind are also subject to inspection.

Weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited. If weapons are brought to the Courthouse, you will be asked to remove them from the building. Storage lockers are provided for the public to secure their weapons prior to entering the Courthouse (see court staff for instructions).

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:

  • Guns, ammunition, and explosive materials
  • Swords, utility blades, knives, razor knives, and razor blades
  • Pepper spray and mace
  • Illegal substances, including illegal drugs
  • Any type of dangerous or hazardous property or material

Lockboxes

The court has lockboxes available outside the courthouse for anyone who needs to store a prohibited item and you have no place to store the item. check with the CSO with any questions pertaining to the lockboxes.

Food items and drinks, other than water, are also prohibited from being brought into the court.

Courtroom Standards

While your case is proceeding through the court system, please observe the following standards:

  • No weapons are allowed in the Camp Verde Municipal Courthouse. Weapon storage lockers are available to the public to safely secure their prohibited items before entering the courthouse.
  • Maintain silence in the courtroom during court sessions. The proceedings are recorded, and background noise can disrupt the quality of the record.
  • When speaking to the Judge or Hearing Officer, stand at the podium, which is a few feet away from the bench. Do not approach or lean against the bench.
  • No food, drink, or gum chewing is allowed in the courtroom.
  • Smoking is prohibited by law in all areas of government buildings.
  • Avoid bringing small children to court. If you must, please monitor their behavior so that they remain quiet at all times. Parents may be asked to leave the courtroom if their child becomes noisy or unruly.
  • Please wear suitable clothing to court. It is inappropriate to enter the court unless you are wearing a shirt and shoes. T-shirts that carry offensive slogans or pictures are not allowed. Hats should be removed before entering a courtroom.
  • Under some circumstances, a defendant may be booked into jail immediately after a court appearance. In such cases, provision should be made in advance for care of children.