South Alabama Times

Effective April 3, 2023, the Escambia County Courthouse will have new security protocols being used.  Beginning Monday at 8am, all visitors to the courthouse will be required to go through security screening at the front doors and any and all persons, purses and bags will be searched and scanned for prohibited items. Please do not bring guns, knives, bats, nunchucks, brass knuckles, ammunition, swords, lighters, pepper spray, or any other item that would be deemed dangerous.  Please be patient with security as they try to make this new experience fast and easy. we are sorry for any inconvenience but your safety while visiting an Escambia County facility is our top priority. Please plan accordingly and if you have court arrive early.  The Sheriff’s Office does not issue tardy notes and can’t excuse you from being late!

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