SECURITY

(a) Procedures. All persons entering a building where court is being held shall be subject to security procedures provided for that building. 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 building 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 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. Rule 53.1 23 March 2026