Lewis F. Powell, Jr., United States Courthouse
1000 East Main Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
(804) 916-2700
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- Location: The Fourth Circuit's courtrooms are located in the Lewis F. Powell, Jr. U.S. Courthouse, 1000 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219. During oral argument weeks, both the Main Street and Bank Street entrances to the Courthouse are open. At other times, the public must enter at the Courthouse Annex.
- Handicapped Access: The Main Street entrances to the Courthouse and Annex are both wheelchair accessible.
The Chief Deputy Clerk (804-916-2700) serves as the access coordinator for persons with disabilities who
need access to the Courthouse or court proceedings. This includes assistance with parking and entry as
well as with auxiliary aids for hearing or other communication impairments.
- Hours: Clerk's Office general public hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with the exception
of holidays. During argument week, the Courthouse doors open at 7:30 am. The attorney registration room
(Courthouse 222) opens one hour prior to the start of arguments.
- Courthouse Security: All visitors are required to show photo identification before they are directed through screening by Court Security Officers. Prohibited at all times are weapons and potential weapons, including firearms, pocket knives, scissors, letter openers, screw drivers, mace, and pepper spray. Umbrellas must be left at the entrance. Food and beverages may not be brought into the Courthouse or Annex. Storage lockers are not available.
- Electronic Device Policy:
During court week only, attorneys and their staff may bring electronic devices into the Courthouse or Annex (other than devices that serve only as cameras or recorders). Electronic devices must be turned off upon entering a courtroom or chambers but may be turned on and placed in silent mode during oral argument of counsel's case to enable counsel to refer to documents previously downloaded to the device. Wireless Internet access is available in the library but not in the courtrooms. Electronic devices are prohibited except during court week. More information may be found in the court's Electronic Device Policy.
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