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All the Law And Order fans, pull your seats closer! This time, we are diving deep into courthouse drama with real emotions, high stakes, and unprecedented cases. Except we will not be watching them but rather hearing them firsthand.

Well, almost. Thanks to this smashing Instagram page known as “Overheard Courthouse,” there are tons of hilarious conversations people overheard in court that ended up in its feed. Witnesses, defendants, judges, prosecutors, respondents… all come together in these totally real and some made-up dialogues that are worthy of a Tarantino movie.

Scroll down below for our selection of the funniest Overheard Courthouse conversations and be sure to check out part 1 of the article.

Previously, Bored Panda spoke with the creator of the Overheard Courthouse Instagram account who said that it all started with @attorney.memes in 2018.

“While I was growing that account, I decided to start an account similar to the likes of @overheardla and @overheardnewyork that would detail all the unusual things that are heard in courtrooms,” the creator told us.

At first, the page was posting transcripts of trials collected from various websites they found online. But when the account grew in popularity, the followers began sending them transcripts from their own depositions/trials and unusual statements that they had personally heard. “So the account started to form its own identity,” the creator recounted.

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Remi (He/Him)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Had to check. 7 month old heifers weigh at around 200 kg. Seems large enough for me ;)

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The person who runs Overheard Courthouse argues that the reason why courtrooms are the perfect place for hilarious conversations is that there is the clash between the etiquette that’s required in a courtroom vs. life outside the courtroom.

Moreover, according to the creator, “Many people outside of the justice system aren’t aware that there’s a certain demeanor expected while in the presence of the court that differs from today’s social norms which tend to be more informal.” When you put someone who’s not familiar with the etiquette that is expected in a courtroom, it makes for some hilarious moments.

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The creator explained further: “These individuals are usually known in the U.S. justice system as being 'pro se' or 'pro per' depending on the jurisdiction. The submissions involving pro pers are some of the funniest ones because not only do you have someone who may not be familiar with courtroom etiquette, but they’re placing themselves in a position where they’re not trained or experienced to handle their case and all the complexities and nuances that may come with it, which leads to some hilarious moments,” they told us in a previous interview.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Judge: Agreed! Defendant, you are hereby ordered to refer to officer Baggins by his real name!

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JL
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you don't think you'll live to see your next court date, you might want to consider retirement.

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Nitka Tsar
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor person. This did not mean that they were stupid, just did not understand the question. It happens to all of us one time or another. Or They might have been mentally challenged and nobody knew.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe it was more than obvious to the judge after the marriage proposal, that the respondent wasn't competent enough to participate that day.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hmm, wonder if they were a professional dancer and trying to impress the judge or a amateur trying to impress the judge, or either one just dancing for shîts and giggles???

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This isn’t fair. Court mandated urine tests are observed- someone is watching the stream leave your body and anger the container. Personally I had major pee anxiety under these circumstances and was unable to go so yeah.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dad's attorney the day before: "Try to find a calming and quiet environment for the call." Dad's attorney now: 🤦🏽

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“Your honor my client both likes and has big butts and cannot lie, as he is under oath.” “The jury cannot deny.”

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