Hearing Information and Logistics

The information below is specific to hearings held at the U.S. District Court of NH located at 55 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301.

Security, Accessibility, Dress Code, & Parking

Security

• All visitors must go through security. If you can’t go through the metal detector, a security guard may use a wand instead. Any bags, backpack, or purse you bring will go through an x-ray machine.
• You will have to show a valid, government issued photo ID. Examples include a driver’s license, a non-driver I.D., and a passport.
• You are not allowed to bring electronic devices (cell phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) into the building. Devices may be checked at the security station in the lobby.
• You are not allowed to bring food and water into the courtroom.
• You will be asked to remove personal items from your pockets, including keys, coins, wallets before going through security.
• You may be asked to remove your belt, watch, jewelry, and shoes.

Accessibility & Requesting an Accommodation

• The Federal Courthouse is physically accessible. The front entrance of the courthouse has a ramp and automatic doors, and elevators are available if the hearing is on an upper floor. Accessible bathrooms are available.
• Let us know if you need to request an accommodation – we are happy to assist with this but the sooner we know the better.

Dress Code

The court is a professional setting.  Please dress appropriately given any needs that you may have.

Parking

The Federal Courthouse does not have its own parking lot. Only on-street metered parking is available so allow extra time to park. There is one handicapped space on the corner of Pleasant and Spring Streets.

While there is usually street parking on the side streets around the Courthouse, there is also a parking lot three blocks away (near the YMCA on State Street) which usually has some spaces available. For a map of metered and nonmetered parking spots in downtown Concord, click here.

Please note that there are various parking spaces near the courthouse complex that are not available for public parking. Do not park directly in front of the courthouse complex on Pleasant Street – this area is a restricted area used only for law enforcement vehicles.