Yes, you can bring cell phones, tablets and laptops into the courthouse. You cannot use any of these items in the courtROOM for obvious reasons. You might be there all day, bring what you need to stay entertained. Sketchy coverage on the waiting room, but they have free wifi.
Absolutely not. It will be confiscated so you don't interrupt the proceedings by tainting the jury with biased opinions.
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