(a) Procedures.
All persons entering a building where court is being held shall be subject to security
procedures provided for that building. All briefcases, purses, parcels, bags, backpacks, and
other items shall be passed through security and shall be subject to search. This rule shall apply
at such other places as a judicial officer may direct. Failure to obey this rule shall be grounds for
refusing admission to the buildings where court is being held, and may subject the offender to
detention, arrest, and prosecution as provided by law, or to a contempt proceeding.
(b) Identification or Information.
On request of a United States marshal, court security officer, federal protective service
officer, or court official, anyone within or seeking entry to any court facility shall produce
government issued identification and state the nature of his or her business at court. Failure to
provide identification or information shall be grounds for removal or exclusion from the facility.
(c) Purpose.
This rule and these procedures are necessary in the interest of public safety and to
maintain orderly court procedures.
63 January 2022
