My dad has a court meeting as a witness on the Federal Court and I don't have a personal ID. I am 16 years old and I have heard that if you are under 18 you are not required to carry an ID with you.
Someone please. Thanks :)
2006-11-28 17:50:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You are not required to show ID in any federal court that I have ever been in (unless you are a lawyer or court official claiming exemption from search).
You may not carry a cell phone or anything electronic, nor (I think) a camera.
It would be quite a risk to the right of public access if positive ID were to be required.
2006-11-28 19:21:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Federal courthouses do require a photo i.d. to enter (at least the ones in Florida do!), but I am not sure what the cut off age is. Do you have any i.d., such as a school i.d. or a birth certificate? I f so, I would take it along just in case, especially if you could be mistaken for an 18 year old.
2006-11-29 04:15:01 · answer #2 · answered by Well, you asked... 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never been asked for ID when entering a courtroom. Metal detector yes, ID check no.
2006-11-29 01:56:20 · answer #3 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had to goto trafic court and they didnt even have metal detectors just took us on our word that we didnt have anything on us that could be considerd a weapon. Im shure the higher courts would alow you in if you were wearing a orange jump suit and linked braslets
2006-11-29 02:35:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are old enough, and really should be carrying a photo I.D.
In this state you just go to the department of motor vehicles (where you get your driver's licenses) and get the I.D. It is only about $10.00.
But call first, you have to bring in papers to prove who you are. The will be able to tell you which papers they will accept.
2006-11-29 01:54:13 · answer #5 · answered by maamu 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Generally you should not need an I.D to enter a courthouse or courtroom.
2006-11-29 01:52:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They do not ask anyone to see your ID when you go into a courtroom.
2006-11-29 01:56:44 · answer #7 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋