Courthouse Security Screening

Screening Process

  • All persons entering the Johnson County Courthouse or the Justice Annex must proceed directly through security screening.
  • Any person entering the Johnson County Courthouse or the Justice Annex will be subject to a search for prohibited items.  This may involve the removal of jackets, belts, shoes and other loose items found in pockets and on the person. 
  • All persons will be directed to pass through a metal detector.
  • If a person is unable to clear the walk-through metal detector, a non-intrusive handheld detector will be used
  • A pat-down search may be conducted on individuals with physical disabilities or individuals who are unable to successfully pass the walk-through metal detector or the handheld scanner.

 **  PLEASE ALLOW AMPLE TIME WHEN VISITING THE COURTHOUSE TO COMPLY WITH THE ENTRY SCREENING PROCEDURE **