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(a) No person may possess a weapon on the premises of any court facility, or in the portion of any other building occupied by the court system, unless the weapon is to be used as evidence in a court proceeding. The term weapon includes firearms, knives, and chemical agents such as mace and pepper spray. This rule does not apply to:
(1) a peace officer;
(2) a private uniformed security guard employed by a financial institution or private security service who is transporting money or other valuables;
(3) a private security guard under contract with the court system to provide security services within a court facility who possesses a weapon authorized under the contract;
(4) a judicial officer; or
(5) a person who has written authorization from the administrative director to possess a weapon on court premises. This authorization will be given only upon a showing of good cause and only for a specified period of time. If the weapon is a concealed handgun, the person must have a valid permit to carry this weapon.
(b) The exemptions listed in (a)(1)-(3) apply only to persons acting within the scope and authority of their employment. A peace officer or private security guard who is participating in or attending a court proceeding outside the scope of his or her employment, whether as a party, witness, victim, or other interested person, is not permitted to bring a weapon onto court premises unless authorized to do so under (a)(5).
(c) A judicial officer must notify the administrative director prior to bringing a weapon into a court facility. If the weapon is a concealed handgun, the judicial officer must have a valid permit to carry this weapon.
(d) Weapons to be used as evidence in court proceedings must be marked and prepared as directed by the administrative director by administrative bulletin. Each presiding judge may prescribe procedures for courts within that judge's district requiring prior notification to designated court personnel before weapons to be used as evidence may be brought onto court premises.
(Adopted by SCO 1321 effective April 14, 1998)
Cross References
Cross Reference: See Administrative Bulletin No. 9, section IV(C), on exhibit procedures.
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