COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Beginning Thursday, cellphones will no longer be allowed in the Cole County Courthouse for most members of the public. An order from Aug. 24 that is shared on the county’s website says exceptions are made for attorneys in good standing, state and county employees on cou rt business, law enforcement personnel, jurors, bondsmen in good standing, Cole County Treatment Court team members, members of the press and “any other person the Court may authorize.” Those who are allowed to carry a phone need to have it turned off when entering a courtroom, according to the order. AO2026-05 - COURTHOUSE ELECTRONIC DEVICES-CELL PHONE POLICY 10.01.2026 PREPDownload The post Cellphone ban at Cole County Courthouse starts Thursday appeared first on ABC17NEWS. ...read more read less