Security

RULE 150. (A.J.C.) SECURITY IN THE FULTON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT BUILDING 

150.10 CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER: 

The Sheriff of Fulton County shall be the chief security officer for the Court, and shall be responsible for security of the building.

150.20 APPLICABILITY:

The rules and regulations shall apply to the Superior Court Building, 136 Pryor Street, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia, and to all persons entering the building. Each occupant, agency or department shall be responsible for the observance of the rules and regulations. 

150.30 INSPECTION: 

Packages, briefcases, and other containers brought into, or being removed from the building are subject to electronic, magnetic or x-ray inspection by security personnel. 

150.40 ADMISSION TO THE BUILDING:

The Superior Court Building shall be open to the public during normal business hours. The building may be closed to the public during normal business hours when situations require this action to ensure safety and the orderly conduct of court business. The decision to close the building during normal business hours shall be made by the Chief Judge or his designee. The building shall be closed to the public after normal business hours. 

150.50 PRESERVATIONS OF THE BUILDING: 

The willful destruction of or damage to the building or its contents, the creation of any hazard in the building or persons or things, and the throwing of articles of any kind within the building or from the building is prohibited. 

150.60 CONFORMITY WITH SIGNS AND DIRECTIVES: 

Persons entering the building shall at all times comply with official signs of a prohibitory, regulatory or directory nature and with instructions and directive of authorized security personnel. 

150.70 DISTURBANCES: 

Any unwarranted loitering, disorderly conduct, or other conduct in the building which creates loud or unusual noise or a nuisance; corridors, offices, elevators, stairways, courtroom; which Court personnel, or which prevents the general public from obtaining the services provided in the building in a safe and timely manner is prohibited. 

150.80 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND NARCOTICS: 

No person shall enter into or remain in the building while under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs. This prohibition shall not apply in cases where a drug is being used as prescribed for a patient by a licensed. 

150.81 DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS: 

Dogs and other animals, except Seeing Eye dogs or other guide dogs, shall not be brought into the building for other than official purposes. 

150.82 DISTRIBUTION OF HANDBILLS: 

Posting or affixing materials, such as pamphlets, handbills, or flyers, on the bulletin boards or elsewhere within the building or on the building is prohibited, except as authorized. 

150.90 WEAPONS AND EXPLOSIVES: 

No unauthorized person shall enter into, or while in the building carry or possess firearms, other dangerous weapons or deadly weapons, explosive or incendiary device, either openly or concealed.