The Houston County Sheriff’s Office oversees the general security of the courthouse complex to ensure the orderly, peaceful and safe conduct of court business. Duties include manning metal detector and x-ray posts , responding to alarms, perimeter patrols, courtroom security, movement of prisoners between jail and courtrooms.

Courthouse Security Screening Process 

Security in public buildings has become an unfortunate necessity and all people entering the courthouse including litigants, attorneys,  and employees will be screened for weapons prior to gaining admittance. Additionally, all items brought in, such as purses, briefcases, packages, etc., will be scanned.

 

Prohibited items include but are not limited to the following:

Guns	Stun Guns
Ammunition	Toy Guns / Knives
Knives	Handcuffs / Handcuff Keys
Switchblades	Knitting Needles
Box Cutters	Fingernail Files
Scissors	Chemical Mace
Razors	Pepper Spray
Glass Bottles	Tools (hammers, nails, ect.)
Flammable Materials	Brass Knuckles
Caustic Chemicals	Explosive Devices or Material

 

Prohibited items will not be stored by Courthouse Personnel.