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Delaware courts to allow cell phones, personal devices

Betsy PriceGovernment, Headlines

As of Wednesday, the Delaware Judiciary will allow cellphones and personal electronic devices in courthouses, under some restrictions that include the devices be turned off while in a courtroom. The change in policy has been two years in the making as various courts tried out the policy to see how it worked. The permanent policy shall go into effect on …

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State courts to allow cellphones in, with a few restrictions

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

The Delaware Judiciary officially took another step toward the 21st century Thursday: The courts announced visitors will be allowed to bring cellphones and other personal electronics into all court facilities starting June 1, with some restrictions. The move widens a pilot program that started in February 2o22 and represents a major shift in court policy that for years has prevented …