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EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY - NEW SECURITY SCREENING PROCEDURES 

Visitors to the Pitkin County Courthouse will be required to go through security screening upon entrance. 

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE PROHIBITED:    

Weapons of any type, switch blades, guns, nun chucks, brass knuckles etc.

Firearms of any type.

Replicas of firearms.

Stun guns.

Tasers.

Any item potentially used as a weapon.

Harmful biological and chemical materials.

Alcoholic beverages.

Ammunition.

Bicycles.

Chains.

Flashlights (longer than 3” in length).

Handcuffs and handcuff keys.

Sporting equipment.

Fixed blade knives with blades measuring three inches or more.

Folding blade knives with blades measuring three inches or more.

No sharp objects.

Large pointed scissors.

Ceramic and glass containers

Box cutters, razors, razor blades, and any bladed device or device with sharp edges or points.

Swords and cane swords.

Cigarette lighters, gas lighters, matches, any device that emits a flame.

Flammable liquids.

Illegal narcotics and controlled substances.

No professional photographic or audio-visual equipment of any type, including cameras, video, or audio recorders or players.

Cell phones are permitted, but must be placed on silent mode or turned off.

All food and drinks, brought in by the public shall be screened through the x ray machine.

Animals.

              Only dogs.

No other kinds of animals.

              All dogs must be under control of their handler.

All dogs accompanied by a visitor must be on a leash.

The dog must be cleared through the screening process and its collar must conform to this list.

Laser pointers.

            Exceptions: Attorneys conducting business in the courts.

Tools of any type.

Exceptions: maintenance personnel and sub-contractors approved by the Facilities Director.

Aerosol sprays, including mace, pepper spray, hairspray, etc…

Exceptions: Medical aerosol propelled inhalants are allowed or any medical device that needs propellant.



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Pitkin County Courthouse
506 E Main Street
Aspen, CO 81611
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970-925-7635

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