Process

Everyone entering the Municipal Court must pass through security. The security system, similar to those used at airports, detects metal objects as a person walks through an opening. When metal is detected, courtroom personnel can use handheld devices to locate the object.

Personal items, such as purses or brief cases, are passed through an x-ray type device, making objects inside extremely visible. Deputy bailiffs, who operate the system during court hours, can easily see weapons or contraband. 

Electronics

The use of cell phones, cameras, or other recording devices in the Fairfield Municipal Court Justice Center are subject to Administrative Rule 2025-001.

Need for Security

Additional safety measures have also been instituted, but not revealed for security reasons. The need for security is the result of increasing violence in courts across the nation, many with deadly consequences.