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

I think this falls under the heading of "Fûck around and Find out!" lol.

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

I have never understood why people want to attack the person their spouse/SO etc is sleeping with. The spouse/SO is the one who should be beat ;)

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

Yikes. I’d be worried too if criminals were commenting on the health of my family.

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

the best type of laws, "im being arrested for insider trading??!! but i did it outside, HAHAHAHA, case dismissed

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

Defendant:"I'm just watching all the pretty colors of the rainbow, your honor. Now I'm sliding down into a pool of my mom's tears..."

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

Judge (Thinking to himself or herself): “We have ourselves an open-and-shut case.”

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

Geography has never been my strong suit. Apparently it’s not the judges either.

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

2 problems here, 1. Someone got horse meat out of a truck and 2. Someone had horse meat in a truck

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

Priorities... fur babies are just like children to some of us. They're definitely family members! We got to give them the love ❤

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

Oh, boy; I imagine getting fired from that company was not fun for either of those firing the defendant or the defendant!

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

Attorney:"Your Honor, on the basis that I'm throwing everything at the wall to see what will stick here."

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

Smh, these people have no idea what personal manners or etiquette are these days.

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

Scripture also says that we are to submit to the governing authorities, provided that their commands do not violate the Word of God. I suppose I’ll give him credit for trying… !

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

The only reasonable possibility for this claim being true would be let the client choke someone in self-defense or was defending someone who was truly helpless.

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

Nothing wrong with that. There should be no shame in those kinds of things. I, myself, have written some to acclaim, and others have published on Amazon and made a fair bit of money. I'd appreciate if we didn't shame people for these sorts of things or make it out to be some taboo guff.

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

No they don't. This judge is a cretin. It's illegal to park on double yellow lines, but is it immoral? It's immoral to commit adultery, but is it illegal?

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